University of Oregon employees have free access to Care.com as an additional resource to help find solutions to unique family care needs.
The university pays a monthly membership fee so employees can search for caregiver profiles, post jobs and use the website’s extensive library of resources and tools.
“Knowing that those you care for are being cared for while you are at work continues to be a top stressor for a large number of employees,” said Mark Schmelz, chief human resources officer. “Our contract with Care.com recognizes the impact of care responsibilities on our employees and provides resources to help address individual needs.”
Care.com membership is available to faculty members, administrative officers, classified employees and graduate employees. It is an online platform that helps members connect with caregivers in their area by searching the network of caregivers or by posting a caregiver job and screening applicants.
Information and instructions for creating a Care.com account or applying UO benefits to an existing account are available on the HR website.
Care.com offers more than child care providers. Employees can find tutors, senior caregivers, pet sitters, housekeepers and general helpers to provide personal assistance.
In addition to care providers, membership gives employees access to a series of events and webinars on a variety of family care topics. Care Talks provides support, advice and education from expert speakers in areas such as childcare, elder care, financial literacy, emotional health and more.
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