What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Care Attendant - Temporary/ Part-Time position at Berrien County?
DUTIES:
- Cleans, disinfects and maintains kennels, cages, runs and stalls as often as necessary to ensure cleanliness.
- Performs general cleaning in other areas of the shelter, including laundering bedding, sterilizing food and water bowls.
- Monitors animal appearance for physical condition and report any signs of illness, disease or discontent.
- Ensures cages and animals are properly identified.
- Discharges and admits animals as requested.
- Patrols the grounds daily to ensure cleanliness.
- This description is intended to illustrate the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. It may not be a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities required by a person so classified.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
- A fondness for animals.
- Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds; and frequently bend, stand, stoop, and walk.
- Must be able to handle a variety of animals without issues such as allergies or fear.
- Knowledge of the proper methods of handling and restraining animals safely with individual animal temperament in mind.
- Ability to gain animal confidence when restraining them for transport, grooming and/or treatment.
- Ability to use cleaning materials and equipment with skill and efficiency; perform moderately heavy physical labor; and work independently as well as to accept direction on given assignments.
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Fax: (269) 983-5788
Address: Berrien County Administration Building, Personnel Department, 701 Main St., St. Joseph, MI 49085
