Caregiver - San Ysidro CA

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•San Ysidro, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Caregiver provides compassionate, professional, trauma-informed care to family units and unaccompanied children in government processing facilities. The role meets individuals’ daily physical, emotional, and personal care needs while ensuring their safety, dignity, and well-being. Caregivers maintain a secure, sanitary environment, document services, and coordinate with government personnel, medical providers, interpreters, and other support staff. Services must follow applicable professional standards, ethics, government policies, child welfare standards, security procedures, contractual requirements, and federal regulations. The position supports 24-hour humanitarian operations across multiple processing facilities and requires readiness to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed. The position is located in San Ysidro, California, and requires a government background investigation and applicable security clearances. The stated pay rate is $18.26 per hour plus $5.42 per hour in applicable Health & Welfare benefits.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
At least one year of experience in childcare, healthcare, social services, education, behavioral health, residential care, emergency response, humanitarian assistance, or a related human services field.
Training in personal care and toileting for children; basic hygiene and infection control; maintaining a clean, safe, and healthy environment; basic first aid and emergency procedures; and understanding abuse and neglect.
Ability to communicate effectively in English and Spanish, both verbally and in writing.
Knowledge of trauma-informed caregiving principles.
Ability to work compassionately with children and vulnerable populations.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to remain calm and professional during emergencies and high-stress situations.
Ability to identify medical or behavioral concerns that require immediate attention.
Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Must be a U.S. citizen or a person lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Valid driver’s license.
Record of immunizations.
Ability to pass a required government background investigation and obtain all required security clearances.
Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; bend, kneel, and crouch; and lift up to 40 pounds.
Ability to safely assist infants, children, and adults with mobility and daily care activities.
Ability to respond quickly to emergency situations.
Ability to work within secure government facilities operating on a 24-hour basis.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Child Development, Nursing, Education, Criminal Justice, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Provide attentive, respectful daily care, prioritizing individuals’ safety, dignity, and well-being.
Assist with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, toileting, diaper changes, grooming, and personal hygiene appropriate to each individual’s age and condition.
Distribute and monitor meals, infant formula, water, snacks, clothing, blankets, hygiene kits, and other essential supplies, while tracking issued items.
Monitor the physical, emotional, and behavioral well-being of children and families and immediately report medical concerns or signs of abuse, neglect, trafficking, or emotional distress.
Provide trauma-informed emotional support, comfort distressed children, reduce anxiety, and promote a safe and respectful environment.
Maintain direct supervision and accountability of assigned children and family units during activities, movement, meals, hygiene, and sleeping periods.
Document caregiver activities, welfare checks, incidents, and services in accordance with policies, contract requirements, and facility procedures.
Help maintain a clean, sanitary, and organized living environment, including housekeeping and disinfecting common areas.
Coordinate with government personnel, medical staff, interpreters, transportation teams, and other support personnel to ensure continuity of care and timely response to needs.
Respond to emergencies and critical incidents by following established safety, medical, and security protocols and maintaining a calm, professional demeanor.
Treat individuals with dignity, professionalism, cultural sensitivity, and respect; maintain confidentiality and protect their rights and privacy.
Comply with government policies, child welfare standards, security procedures, contractual requirements, and applicable federal regulations.
Support 24-hour humanitarian operations across multiple processing facilities.