"Student: Caregiver for Female Paraplegic"

Job Details

Job Title: Student: Caregiver for Female Paraplegic

Requisition Number: SE04209

Department Name: 3J5SE: Student Employment

Work Location: Lexington, KY

On Campus/Off Campus: Off Campus

Salary Range: $25 per hour

Type of Position: Student

Position Time Status: Part-Time

Preferred Education/Experience: Experience with Caregiving or the pursuit of a Nursing degree is a plus. Fingernails should be minimal length with rounded corners.

Hours per Week: 8-12 hours per week. Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri: 9a – 1p and 8p or 9p – 11p or 12a. Tues, Thur, Sat, Sun: 9a or 10a – 12p or 1p and 8p or 9p-11p or 12a. Evening and weekend shifts do not require showers and are needed most. The ability to swap with other shifts occasionally is helpful. Working both shifts the same day is not necessary or common. I can work with your schedule. This position has the potential for being a long term job. Taxes can be taken out of pay to earn Social Security benefits.

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. Female paraplegic in a power wheelchair. She is independent during the day but needs assistance with personal hygiene (daily dressing, sometimes bathing and bowel care) and other general needs at the beginning and end of the day. Ceiling-mounted lift used for transfers to/from bed and shower. 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.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities: Non-smoker. Caring person who loves U.K. basketball!

Deadline to Apply: 09/17/2025

Anticipated Start Date: 08/25/2025