What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pet Care Assistant position at Grand Companions Humane Society?
PET CARE HANDLER
This position includes daily, direct care for shelter pets, both one on one, as well as group management. Candidates who thrive in this position are happy to spend the day without much human interaction, but must work well with team members, as well as pets. Tasks include all day monitoring and cleaning of pets, laundry, facility cleaning both inside and outside in all types of weather, as well as learning Fear Free pet handling techniques, and providing custom enrichment for pets. Opportunity to advance to one-on-one care for pets. Will be trained for teaching pets skills for positive transition into a home. Paid holidays and paid time off.
Applicant traits:
Desire to care for pets in all capacities
Commitment to follow strict procedures for the care of pets
Ability to assess and prioritize custom care needs, without compromising procedures
Drive to make pets' care the unfailingly, primary focus during each workday
Skills:
Basic knowledge of common software - Word, Excel
Basic computer data entry skills
Basic internet / browser / email skills
Ability to lift 40#
Ability to bend, kneel, throughout each work day
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: $14.00 - $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $14.00 - $15.00 per hour
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14 - $15
