Animal Caregiver - Emerald City Pet Rescue

Do you want to help save animals? Do you like working directly with cats and dogs to make them feel safe and cared for? Emerald City Pet Rescue needs animal caregivers!

Emerald City Pet Rescue is a non-profit animal rescue dedicated to saving and rehabilitating animals in need. Our animals are rescued from high kill shelters and brought into our care where they are safe and cared for until they find their forever home!

This position works hands-on with the dogs and cats, doing everything from deep cleaning to working on training and enrichment. Our animal caregivers are dedicated to the overall well-being of every animal at Emerald City Pet Rescue.

We are currently hiring for full time positions. We offer a caring environment where you get to work to help animals in need. We are located in the Sodo/Georgetown neighborhood of Seattle.

Job Duties:

· Ensure the overall safety and well-being of the animals in our care.

· Observe and monitor animals. Complete health logs and communicate any observations as needed to appropriate sources.

· Provide access to clean water, and ensure animals have clean and comfortable bedding.

· Clean up urine, stool, and other bodily functions as they occur.

· Assist with dishes, laundry and other team responsibilities when needed.

· Take animals out at regular intervals. Unless the animal has medical restrictions, animals should be taken out every 2 to 4 hours.

· Provide animals with daily enrichment including, but not limited to, taking them to play areas, playing with toys, walking dogs, introducing them to other animals.

· Oversee dog play groups to ensure all animals are socializing appropriately and safely.

· Stay up to date about the animals by reading their kennel cards, signs and reading shift report notes, including shift reports for shifts not worked.

· Deep cleaning and organizing of the facility. Take steps to keep the facility organized and keeping a general eye for cleanliness.

· Assist other departments as needed.

· Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures, complying with federal and state legal regulations and Infection Control plans

Qualifications

· Love and compassion for animals.

· The ability to work under stressful conditions.

· Significant knowledge of animal care.

· Detail-oriented, proactive, and posess the ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks.

· Proficient of Microsoft Office suite.

· Must be able to work independently, in small and large groups, and with diverse work styles and backgrounds.

· Must be adaptable and able to work in a dynamic environment – no two days are the same!

· Maintain confidentiality appropriate for position and responsibilities.

· Must demonstrate professional verbal and written communication skills.

· Must have skills to fulfill essential duties & responsibilities of job.

· Ability to work weekend shifts is preferred.

· Reliable transportation is necessary.

Work Environment

This job is onsite in Seattle, Washington. The work environment described herein represents the activities and surroundings of the position. The work environment is in indoor and outdoor setting with moderate to extremely loud noise levels.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position frequently involves reaching, bending, grasping, lifting, pulling, pushing, sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, squatting, and

Interested? Please reply with a cover letter and resume.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.76 - $21.25 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed
• Weekends only

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $21