Weekend Dementia Caregiver - Calm One-on-One Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekend shifts

Paid orientation

One-on-one care

Job summary

Cornerstone Caregiving in San Diego is seeking a Weekend Afternoon Caregiver to provide one-on-one dementia care for a female senior in a memory care facility. You will accompany the client in the afternoon and evening, redirect distress, and help her settle into the bedtime routine with gentle, respectful support.

The role requires calmness under pressure, patience, and reliable weekend availability, with pay of $18–$20 per hour.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of caregiving experience preferred.
• Dementia or memory care experience highly preferred.
• Experience with exit-seeking, wandering, and behavioral redirection.
• 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 afternoon and evening companionship.
• Monitor for restlessness, wandering, and exit-seeking behaviors.
• Use calming communication, distraction, and gentle redirection.
• Encourage participation in afternoon and evening activities.
• Assist with dinner routines and hydration.
• Engage the client in relaxing activities and meaningful conversation.
• Provide emotional reassurance during periods of anxiety.
• Assist with toileting, grooming, and evening personal care.
• Help the client prepare for bedtime.
• Coordinate with facility staff and report changes in behavior.

Skills

Caregiving experience

Dementia care

Behavioral redirection

Communication skills

Observation skills

Background check

Job description

Cornerstone Caregiving in San Diego is seeking a Weekend Afternoon Caregiver to provide one-on-one dementia care for a female senior in a memory care facility. You will accompany the client in the afternoon and evening, redirect distress, and help her settle into the bedtime routine with gentle, respectful support.

The role requires calmness under pressure, patience, and reliable weekend availability, with pay of $18–$20 per hour.