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Sittercity is a web-based resource to help you find and hand-select pre-screened in-home care for children, adults—even pets. You select the local caregiver that's right for you. Whether you need everyday care or back-up care, Sittercity provides a comprehensive childcare and eldercare solution to complement UC’s work/life benefits and employee assistance program resources. Sittercity also offers access to tutors and housekeepers. Access to Sittercity website provides a comprehensive child care and elder care solutions to complement existing center-based benefit that may be offered on some campuses. Eligibility UC offers this benefit to help current UC faculty and staff members find caregivers - especially on short notice - so that they can get to the office or classroom with minimal disruption. To be eligible for this program, you must be a current benefits-eligible UC employee. Retirees, residents/house staff and post docs are not eligible for UC's benefit at this time, but may access the Sittercity resources with paid membership at www.sittercity.com. This benefit is subject to collective bargaining. Here is a list of participating bargaining units:
Eligibility begins on the first day you become eligible for UC-sponsored health benefits. However, newly eligible employees cannot register online until about 4 weeks after they become eligible. If you need to find a caregiver immediately, contact Sittercity customer service. How the Program Works Register online at Sittercity’s UC-specific site Use the site’s web tools to find appropriate caregivers. You can:
Then interview and select the caregiver of your choice. The selected caregiver comes to your home or other location you determine. Pay the caregiver directly. You also may evaluate the caregiver and the quality of care received. You may also interview and select future caregivers in advance of your need; then save the list of names to your Sittercity account so you’re prepared when last minute needs arise. Or post a last-minute job to the Sittercity website and have candidates apply to you. Call Sittercity customer service for assistance using the site. Program Costs UC pays the fee that gives you access to Sittercity. You pay all costs of care directly to the caregiver. If you have a personal Sittercity account for 2012, contact Sittercity customer service before you register on the UC Sittercity site to let them know that you have a personal account and you are a UC employee. Sittercity will refund any 2012 membership fee you have paid. If You Leave UC
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