Job Title - Big Blue Family Care- Child/Pet Caregiver 2026-27
Requisition Number - DU15105
Department Name - 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 - 06/30/2027
Our University Community - We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone 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. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. 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.
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