Cat Animal Caretaker

_Cat Animal Caretaker (Part-time) _
**Job Post**

Job Title: CAT Animal Caretaker PART-TIME
Department: Animal Care
Reports To: Cat Department Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

**Salary**: Union Position/Hourly

Humane Animal Partners (HAP) is currently hiring for a part-time CAT Animal Caretaker. This position will report directly to the Cat Department Manager. Weekend and/or evening shifts will be expected.

LEVEL 1 & 2 ANIMAL CARETAKER JOB DESCRIPTIONS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
**Level 1 Overview**:

- Prepares food for and feeds animals regularly.
- Makes sure all animals have water at all times.
- Washes and disinfects all animal food and water bowls every day prior to feeding.
- Cleans and disinfects inside and outside of all dog kennels, walls, floors, and on all cages every day.
- Inspects all cages/kennels several times a day to ensure that any animal waste is picked up immediately.
- Ensures all litter pans are clean and kept clean throughout the day.
- Cleans and disinfects inside of all cattery cages, cattery walls, and ensures that the cattery is kept clean throughout the day.
- Maintains a neat and orderly appearance of all kennel areas.
- Washes and disinfects all cat and dog carriers used for transport every day.
- Delivers animals to medical staff for medical procedures.
- Provides continual monitoring of animals housed in the facility and reports any signs of illness or injury to the Cat Department Manager.
- Assists in cleaning, sweeping, and mopping all areas of the facility.
- Stocks food items and assists in the transfer of donated food to the proper areas.
- Washes blankets, towels, and rags used in the cleaning and housing of the animals and the facility.
- Ensures cage cards are displayed prominently on the cages and that animals removed from cages or kennels are returned to the proper location.
- Assists customers, volunteers, and other staff with any assistance they may need regarding any animal.
- Performs any other duties as assigned by the Director of Operations, Cat Department Manager, and/or Medical Director.

**Level 2 Overview** ($0.75 hourly rate increase):
In additional to all Level 1 duties, a Level 2 Animal Caretaker will have direct interaction with potential adopters and must always present him/herself in a professional manner consistent with the guiding principles and values of Humane Animal Partners. Level 2 must be tested into, in accordance with Union policies, after a 90-day probationary period (or with verifiable, comparable experience). Duties include all Level 1 responsibilities as well as:

- Greets all members of the public in a welcoming, friendly manner.
- Explains adoption process to potential adopters.
- Asks open ended questions about what type of home a potential adopter has, their experience with pet ownership, and what they are looking for in an animal companion.
- Works with the public in a friendly, non-judgmental way to find a good match for both pet and owner.
- Explains basic animal handling and care for a new pet owner.
- Explains what is included in our adoption process such as vaccinations, supplies needed/provided, spay/neuter and microchip.
- Explains how to successfully integrate a new pet into a home, including introductions to other animals in the home, based on HAP guidelines.
- Has a good knowledge of basic vaccinations and preventative medicine and is able to communicate this information to potential adopters.
- Performs any other duties as assigned by the Director of Operations, Cat Department Manager, and/or Medical Director.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: $13.50 per hour

Expected hours: 10 - 29 per week

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift

Application Question(s):

- Have you ever volunteered or worked at an animal shelter/rescue? If yes, please describe.

**Education**:

- High school or equivalent (preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

- Newark, DE 19713: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person