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Morning Family Helper & Dog Walker (Middleton)

Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 29548
Division/Organization: Family
Job Type: Local Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Not Remote
Location: Private Residence Middleton, WI 53562 (not on bus line)
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $20.00 to $25.00
Job Categories: Child Development and Care, Pet and House Sitting (long-term)

Department Overview:

About our Family: We are a healthcare family (both parents work for UW Health) living in Middleton with our two adorable young daughters (ages 1 and 3) and a very sweet and loving red Standard Poodle named Kulfi.

Anticipated Start Date

8/31/26

Anticipated Hours Per Week

10

Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

Salary/Wage Range:

Hourly $20.00 to $25.00

Number Of Positions

1

Position Summary/Job Duties:

We are looking for an energetic, reliable morning helper to assist our family during our busy morning routine.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Toddler Care: Help get our 1-year-old and 3-year-old daughters ready for daycare (dressing, brushing teeth, doing hair, packing snacks/diapers), read to them/play if they wake early, and pick up the kids play area/rooms. We handle daycare dropoff, so driving of children is NOT required.
  • Pet Care: Once the children head out for drop-off, refresh the water bowl, feed, and take our friendly 5-year-old Red Standard Poodle (Kulfi) on a walk.
  • Flexibility for Additional Hours: There is potential for additional hours working for our family (babysitting, extra tasks) if desired, but not required.

This role wraps up strictly at 8:30 a.m., leaving your entire day open for classes or other work!

Qualifications:

  • Previous experience caring for toddlers or young children.
  • Comfortable and confident around medium/large dogs (leash walking).

Application Instructions:

Please send a brief intro about yourself and any relevant childcare/pet care experience to vrendell@gmail.com

Contact:

Org: Family
Email: vrendell@gmail.com

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