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Animal Care Associate 27.5 Hours (Part Time)

HUMANE SOCIETY OF BROWARD COUNTY

Animal Care Associate 27.5 Hours (Part Time)

Fort Lauderdale, FL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    The Animal Care Associate maintains the kennels and catteries in order to make the animals stay as comfortable and pleasant as possible.

    The schedule includes weekends; all shifts work 5 days a week. 

    Hours for FT 40 shift 7:30-4:30; for PT AM 27.5 hour shift: 7:30am-1:00pm; PT PM 20 hour shift: 2pm-6pm Sunday, 3pm-7pm Monday-Saturday

    Salary: $10/hour

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    Cleans and disinfects assigned dog kennels and catteries, handheld carriers, bathing area, laundry room, food prep, outside patio areas as assigned, which includes, but is not limited to clean up of animal waste and other body fluids by Shelter opening and closing time in accordance with the Animal Care Department’s Standard Operating Procedures.

    Handles various cleaning solvents, chemicals, etc. and must comply with all regulations such as OSHA, EPA, State Health Department, etc.

    Disposes trash, waste, and other disposable materials.

    Performs tasks assigned in the daily duty sheet on a daily basis.

    Receives, handles and kennels animals of different species, including those of unknown temperament, aggressive, sick and injured animals.

    Visually inspects animals for overall health problems and follow-up if necessary.

    Feeds and water as per prescribed amounts based on age and size and in accordance with the Animal Care Department’s Standard Operating Procedures.

    Ensures and maintains the proper handling of animals throughout the shelter in accordance with the Animal Care Department’s Standard Operating Procedures.

    Observes behavioral changes that could indicate illness or injury.

    Bathes animals when assigned or as needed in accordance to the Animal Care Department’s Standard Operating Procedures.

    Removes cage cards as needed.

    Periodically spot cleans assigned kennels and/or catteries.

    Provides accurate information in a clear, friendly and concise manner to the public in accordance with HSBC policies on a daily, ongoing and as needed basis.

    Assists with new employee and volunteer training in accordance to HSBC policy on an as needed basis.

    Acts as the lead worker for any volunteer assigned to area.

    Attends mandatory department meetings and training sessions on various animal handling and work-related topics.

    Follows proper safety precautions and wears appropriate safety equipment on an ongoing basis.

    Maintains neatness and cleanliness of all assigned work areas including bathing areas according to the Animal Care Department’ Standard Operating Procedures or based on instructions by supervisor.

    Assists with animal rescues, transports and provides support in the setup of off-site adoptions as needed.

    Assists in the Clinic as needed.

    Maintains a professional and cordial working attitude.

    Reports any malfunctions of equipment or safety and security concerns to the Animal Care management