What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal and Shelter Caretaker position at Wyoming County SPCA?
GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES
Under general supervision, this is a part time position that is responsible for performing animal shelter functions related to animal care/health, lots of cleaning and deep cleaning, giving medications(ex. eye drops, oral meds), along with record keeping for the Wyoming County SPCA. Must be reliable!
Currently looking for a few weekday morning availability.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Cleaning cages
- Feeding animals
- Giving medications as needed
- Training, walking, and socialization of shelter dogs
- Socialization, interaction and care of shelter cats
- Handling dishes, laundry, sweeping, mopping, etc.
- General shelter maintenance such as shoveling snow, salting, taking garbage to dumpster, etc.
- Following safety protocols, as set by Shelter Manager
Qualifications for the job:
- Education: High school diploma or GED
- Experience: Prior experience working with animals is preferred, but not required.
- Must be okay with giving medications such as, but not limited too, eye drops, oral liquids, pills.
- Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Required lifting, standing, bending and climbing stairs.
- Attention to detail!
- Self stater/motivated
- Communication and customer service: Able to interact effectively with other shelter staff and the general public on behalf of the WCSPCA.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Are you available and ready to work with animals including holidays ? The animals rely on us to show up even in bad weather, holidays, etc.
- If any, what animals do you currently have?
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Attica, NY (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16