What are the responsibilities and job description for the Morning Animal Caregiver Team position at Brookings Regional Humane Society?
About us
Brookings Regional Humane Society is a small 501(c)3 non-profit organization in Brookings, SD. We strive to serve as a resource to animals and people in our community.
Overview
We are seeking a dedicated Animal Caretaker to join our MORNING ANIMAL CAREGIVER team. This position is PART TIME, MORNINGS. Typical hours are 8am to 11am, but can be more or less as our population changes daily.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for animals and a commitment to their well-being. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with a variety of animals in a rewarding environment.
Duties
- Provide daily care and attention to animals, including feeding, cleaning kennels, washing litter boxes, and administering medications.
- Maintain clean and sanitary living environments for animals. Learn standards of disease management for cleanliness.
- Monitor animal behavior and health, reporting any concerns to the appropriate personnel
- Assist with medical treatments or procedures under supervision
Required Skills:
- Strong passion for animal welfare
-Reliability
- Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately - we offer the opportunity to become Fear Free Shelter Certified.
- Excellent communication skills
- Attention to detail in animal care routines
Nice-to-have Skills:
- Previous experience working with animals
Join our team as an Animal Caretaker and make a difference in the lives of our beloved animals every day!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $11.20 per hour
Expected hours: 10 – 15 per week
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- Holidays
Work Location: In person
Salary : $11