Big Blue Family Care- Child/Pet Caregiver 2024-25 at University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky

Job Description:

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details

Job Title	Big Blue Family Care- Child/Pet Caregiver 2024-25
Requisition Number	DU12302
Department Name	3JHRW:Work Life
Work Location	Lexington, KY
Salary Range	$12.00-$22.00/hour
Type of Position	Student
Position Time Status	Part-Time
Required Education	No specific education is required- all current UK students and recent alumni are eligible to apply.
Required Related Experience	No previous experience of paid childcare is required to apply.
Required License/Registration/Certification	No specific license, registration, or certification is required to apply.
Physical Requirements	Applicants must be able to lift (children) up to 50 lbs. if needed.
Shift	Shifts/work schedules and pay rate for applicants will be determined and agreed upon by the student-caregiver and the UK family for which they are providing child or pet care.
Job Summary	Big Blue Family Care (BBFC) is a child/pet care referral network that offers current UK undergraduate, graduate students and recent alumni of the program the opportunity to offer occasional (part-time or full-time) care-giving (i.e. child care, pet care) to UK families. By submitting this application you are applying to become a care-giver in the BBFC program. A standard background check (pre-employment screening) will be completed for all applicants before they are referred to parents. -Caregivers are welcome to provide care for as many families as their schedule allows and work as many hours as they are available. -Successful applicants are welcome to participate in the BBFC program the entire time they are a UK student. Each semester that the caregiver participates in the BBFC program, a new schedule of work availability is required. -There is no minimum or maximum required work hours. Referrals are made on an “as needed” or “by request” basis with a UK family once an online BBFC request form is submitted. Payment rates and type of payment (cash, electronic, check) is determined and agreed upon by both the UK family and the UK student-caregiver. The UK family will pay the UK student-caregiver directly. All majors are welcome to apply. Previous childcare experience is recommended. Parents may require proof of driving license, CPR, BLS and references (optional).
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities	Desire to care for children (ages vary). Ability to problem solve, offer positive feedback and manage behavior of children. Ability to provide basic care for the children including engage in healthy play, offer meals. Ability to assist children with school work is helpful but not required. Ability to transport children to activities is sometimes desired but not required. Familiarity with childhood behavior is helpful. Interest and experience with pets are desired, but not required if seeking to be a pet sitter.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	No
Preferred Education/Experience	Preferred experience for applicants is +1 year of child/youth care-giving. Previous paid or unpaid childcare related experience is desired and acceptable.
Deadline to Apply	06/30/2025
Our University Community	The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * You must be a UK student to hold this position. Are you a UK student?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Please describe any experience you have related to care-giving; including the duration of care-giving experience, age, and number of child(ren).

   (Open Ended Question)

3. * Do you have any professional training/certification for caregiving? (e.g., CPR, First Aid, special needs care training, Teaching Assistant Certificate, early childhood education training, Child Development Associate Credential, etc.) If yes, please describe.

   (Open Ended Question)

4. Please provide up to 2 references that can talk about your care-giving or employment history.

   (Open Ended Question)

5. * How many children are you comfortable caring for at a given time?
   • 0
   • 1
   • 2
   • 3
   • 4+
6. * Are you willing to care for mildly ill children?
   • Yes
   • No
7. * Do you have any experience caring for special needs children?
   • Yes
   • No
8. * Are you able to provide back-up/emergency child-care? (E.g. providing child-care with little notice beforehand.)
   • Yes
   • No
9. * What is your preferred hourly rate?

   (Open Ended Question)

10. * Are you comfortable with pets? If no, please state which animals.

    (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

Optional Documents

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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Salary:

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