Backup Caregiver

Cambridge, MA

Wellthy is Harvard University's trusted partner for Backup Care. This means we help Harvard employees, faculty, and staff find reliable care when their usual arrangements fall through or unexpected needs pop up.

What is Backup Care? Think of it as flexible, on-demand support for families during crucial moments. This often includes:

  • Emergency childcare: When a child is home sick from school, daycare closes unexpectedly, or a regular sitter is unavailable.
  • School holiday care: Providing supervision during professional development days, school breaks, or other non-school days.
  • Short-term elder support: Offering companionship or assistance for an older adult when a regular family caregiver is out of town or in an emergency.
  • Care during family emergencies: Stepping in for a few hours to help a parent manage unexpected situations.

Who We're Looking For: Caregivers from the Harvard Community

We're building a unique community-powered care network for Harvard University. This means we're connecting Harvard employees with trusted caregivers from within the broader Harvard family. This is perfect for:

  • Undergraduate and graduate students
  • Part-time employees, retirees, and alumni
  • Family members connected to the Harvard Community 

Join us for flexible opportunities, competitive pay ($20+/hr), and the unique opportunity to serve the trusted Harvard community. Whether you're a skilled babysitter, a compassionate companion, or have experience with diverse care needs, your help makes a huge difference! 

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

For those who require reasonable accommodations, please let us know on your application or email us at backupcare@wellthy.com.

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