Big Blue Family Care- Child Caregiver 2022-23

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title Big Blue Family Care- Child Caregiver 2022-23

Requisition Number DU09496 Department Name 3J521:Employee Benefits Work Location Lexington, KY Salary Range $8.00-$20.00/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.

Shift

Shifts/work schedules 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 and graduate students and recent alumni 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 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.

Referrals are made on an “as needed” or “by request” basis with a UK family. Payment rates and type of payment 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 helpful.

Parents may require proof of COVID-19 vaccination.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Desire to care for children. 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 desired but not required. Familiarity with childhood behavior is helpful.

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.

Deadline to Apply 06/30/2023 University Community of Inclusion

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 ().

You must be a UK student to hold this position. Are you a UK student?

Yes

No

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)

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)

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

(Open Ended Question)

How many children are you comfortable caring for at a given time?

0

1

2

3

4+

Are you willing to care for mildly ill children?

Yes

No

Do you have any experience caring for special needs children?

Yes

No

Are you able to provide back-up/emergency child-care? (E.g. providing child-care with little notice beforehand.)

Yes

No

What is your preferred hourly rate?

(Open Ended Question)

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

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Optional Documents