Animal Caretaker

Animal Caretaker

Vacancy expired!

Animal Caretaker Position

Essential Function/Major Responsibilities:

• Daily, thorough cleaning of all animal areas, including inside/outside runs, cat areas, floors, dishes, bedding, etc.
• Spot cleaning of animal and public areas throughout the day.
• Feeding the animals, including providing special diets as needed.
• Monitoring the health of the animals on an ongoing basis and rapidly identifying any health problems or conditions (medical or behavioral) and immediately reporting it to management.
• Medicating animals as directed.
• Socializing and grooming the animals.
• Assessing the temperament of the animals to facilitate finding the best possible placement for each individual animal.
• Doing laundry, dishes, washing windows, cleaning, and mopping public areas as needed.
• Providing a healthy, safe, clean, and pleasant environment and facilities for the animals and the public.
• Providing transportation for animals as needed, to and from vet appointment, for adoption events, to other shelters, etc.
• Promoting a humane and caring attitude toward all animals.
• Treating all animals humanely, properly, and with compassion always, regardless of the situation or circumstance.
• Assisting in the vaccination, examination, performance of medical treatments, and euthanasia as needed.
• Maintaining a friendly demeanor and providing good customer service while assisting with adoptions.
• Working courteously and cooperatively with other staff members.
• Stocking supplies.
• Filling in for other areas and performing other tasks/functions as needed, including helping at special events.

Specific Job Skills:

• Good interpersonal, communication, customer service, and time management skills essential.
• Affection for animals, concern for their welfare, and a willingness to accommodate animals in the workplace.
• Ability and initiative, working with minimal supervision and direction.
• Maturity, good judgment, and a professional personal appearance.
• Ability to identify problems or patient conditions (medical and behavioral) that need to be brought to the attention of the immediate supervisor or the veterinary technician. (We will train)
• Treat people and animals with respect; contribute to effective teamwork; and foster public relations beneficial to the shelter and its programs.
• Familiarity with animals, knowledge of animal behavior or experience volunteering or working with a rescue group, humane society, foster care involvement or other animal welfare agency are a plus.
• Comfort and ability to work with animals of unknown disposition and those who may exhibit medical and other problems, as well as aggressive tendencies.

Physical/other Requirements:

• Physical ability to walk and/or stand on your feet throughout a normal workday required.
• Physical ability to engage in repetitive motions of legs, arms, and hands, to hear, to see, to move animals and goods.
• Physical ability to push up to 150 pounds and carry up to 50 pounds regularly throughout a normal workday required
• Allergic conditions, which would be aggravated when handling or working with animals, may be a disqualification.
• Working conditions include working alone, working outside in varying weather conditions, frequent interruptions, and some evening meetings/classes.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Must be ages 18+

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $8.00 - $9.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
OCHS is following current CDC Guidelines

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No