Overnight Dementia Caregiver

Cornerstone Caregiving; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Consistent Monday–Friday overnight

Paid orientation and training

Opportunities for additional client Sh

Job summary

Cornerstone Caregiving in San Diego is seeking an Overnight Dementia Caregiver to provide one-on-one care for a female senior in a memory care facility. The role requires remaining awake, calm, and patient through the night, with a focus on safety supervision and gentle redirection.

Ideal candidates have dementia care experience, ability to manage wandering, and reliable Monday–Friday overnight availability.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of caregiving experience preferred.
• Dementia or Alzheimer's care experience highly preferred.
• Experience managing wandering and exit-seeking behaviors.
• Knowledge of redirection and de-escalation techniques.
• Previous overnight or memory care experience preferred.
• Reliable Monday–Friday overnight availability.
• Strong communication and observation skills.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• California HCA registration or willingness to obtain.
• Required TB clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one overnight companionship and safety supervision.
• Monitor for nighttime confusion, restlessness, and exit-seeking behaviors.
• Use calm communication and gentle redirection when the client attempts to leave the facility.
• Provide reassurance and emotional support during moments of confusion.
• Encourage a peaceful and comfortable nighttime routine.
• Assist with toileting, incontinence care, and personal hygiene as needed.
• Communicate any changes in the client's condition or personal care needs to facility staff and the office.
• Document and report changes in behavior or condition.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Observation

Patience

Calm under pressure

Education

California HCA registration

Job description

Overnight Dementia Caregiver | Memory Care & Safety Supervision Cornerstone

Caregiving Location:

San Diego, CA 92128

Pay: $18–$20 / hr.

Job Type: Full-Time / Overnight Schedule: Monday–Friday, 10:00 PM–6:00 AM

DESCRIPTION

Are you an experienced dementia caregiver who knows how to remain calm, patient, and reassuring during challenging situations?

Cornerstone Caregiving is seeking a dependable and experienced Overnight Dementia Caregiver to provide one-on-one care for a female senior residing in a memory care facility in Rancho Bernardo. Our client has dementia and may become confused, restless, or attempt to leave the facility. We need someone who understands how to gently redirect, reassure, and de-escalate situations without causing additional distress.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one overnight companionship and safety supervision
• Monitor for nighttime confusion, restlessness, and exit-seeking behaviors
• Use calm communication and gentle redirection when the client attempts to leave the facility
• Provide reassurance and emotional support during moments of confusion
• Encourage a peaceful and comfortable nighttime routine
• Assist with toileting, incontinence care, and personal hygiene as needed
• Communicate any changes in the client's condition or personal care needs to facility staff and the office
• Document and report changes in behavior or condition

Ideal Caregiver

We're looking for someone who is calm, confident, patient, observant, and experienced with dementia behaviors. The ideal caregiver understands how to approach anxiety, confusion, and exit-seeking behaviors with empathy, reassurance, distraction, and gentle redirection. You must be comfortable remaining awake, attentive, and responsive throughout the overnight shift.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of caregiving experience preferred
• Dementia or Alzheimer's care experience highly preferred
• Experience managing wandering and exit-seeking behaviors
• Knowledge of redirection and de-escalation techniques
• Previous overnight or memory care experience preferred
• Reliable Monday–Friday overnight availability
• Strong communication and observation skills
• Ability to pass a background check
• California HCA registration or willingness to obtain
• Required TB clearance

Why Join Cornerstone?

• Competitive pay of $18–$20 per hour
• Consistent Monday–Friday overnight schedule
• Meaningful one-on-one dementia care
• Paid orientation and training
• Supportive and responsive office team
• Opportunities for additional client shifts