Student: Caregiver

Job Title
Student: Caregiver

Requisition Number
SE04493

Department Name
3J5SE: Student Employment

Work Location
Lexington, KY

On Campus/Off Campus
Off Campus

Salary Range
$23-25

Type of Position
Student

Position Time Status
Part-Time

Preferred Education/Experience

- Experience with caregiving or the pursuit of a degree in the health industry is a plus, but not required.

Hours per Week

Hours per week: 10 – 15 hours per week

Tues & Thurs mornings: 9am – 1pm
Also, ability to work an occassional evening shift: 8/9pm – 12pm/1am

The ability to swap with other shifts occasionally is helpful.
Working both shifts the same day is not necessary or common. This position has the potential for being a long term job. Employee will be a W2 position.

Must be willing/able to work during holiday seasons.

Job Summary

You must be a current UK student to apply for this position. This position is located off-campus with a local Lexington employer and is not affiliated with UK.

Caregiver needed for female paraplegic in a power wheelchair. She is independent during the day but needs assistance with personal hygiene (dressing, grooming, bathing, bathroom needs) and other general needs at the beginning and end of the day. Ceiling-mounted lift used for transfers. Exercises with exercise bands for arms and passive exercises with legs. Keep employer apprised of low inventory items for medical supplies and other everyday items. Small tasks around the house such as reaching things that are out of reach for someone in a wheelchair, carrying in groceries from van, etc.

Due to the personal nature of the care provided, the family is seeking a female caregiver for this position.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

- Caring individual who accepts responsibility and shows initiative.
- Detail oriented.
- Maintain chart of body functions.
- Caring person who loves U.K. basketball!

- Must be a non- smoker.
- Fingernails should be minimal length with rounded corners.

Deadline to Apply
11/19/2026

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, uniformed service, 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.

Anticipated Start Date
11/24/2026