Animal Care Associate
PAWS Chicago
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Animal Caregivers must be willing to work closely with volunteers/staff. Animal Caregivers are responsible for closely monitoring and following through with the medication and medical/behavior observation logs to ensure each animal is receiving the PAWS Chicago care standard. They must obey any animal exercise restrictions.
In addition to caring for all of the internal animals at PAWS Chicago, Animal Caregivers are also responsible for ensuring that common areas that are a part of the rescue and recovery area are clean and maintained. This includes: vacuuming, mopping and taking out trash for all kennels and common areas (playroom, walkways dog bathing room & laundry areas).
Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for ensuring the checklist items are done on a daily basis as assigned. Ensuring the housing areas are organized and presentable. The cat room should have matching (as best as we can) blankets, towels, and bedding. The dogs should have a dog house and/or Kurandabed, a blanket, toys, etc. Animal Supplies Inventory. Notify appropriate individual to replenish stock with adequate notice to maintain a stocked position. Animal Health. Coordinate with Animal Care Manager Intake or Team Lead Animal Caregiver on any changes observed and as policy directs. Prepare Animals for Sxprocedures. Ensure food and/or water is withheld when necessary and proper notice is displayed as requested. Animal Behavior. Ensure information on health or behavior changes are communicated to Animal Care Manager Intake or Team Lead Animal Caregiver and as policy directs. Cleaning Supplies Inventory. Notify appropriate individual to replenish stock with adequate notice to maintain a stocked position. Be able to drive transport van and assist with transport of animals offsite. Other duties as requested or needed by supervisors.
Requirements
Passion for animals and animal welfare Animal Caregivers must be able to work one weekend day and holidays. Animal Caregivers must be able to lift 40 lbsand walk/hold large dogs on outdoor walks and on stairways. Animal Caregivers are expected and relied upon to work the hours scheduled and to directly notify their supervisor by telephone or in person 2 hours in advance of schedule start time if they will not be able to work their scheduled hours.
Physical Requirements
Balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting and grasping. Standing for sustained periods of time. Walking and moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another. Able to lift 50lbs occasionally, 30lbs frequently and 10lbs constantly. Repetitive motion. Able to work in small confined places.
Benefits
EmployeeAssistance Program (EAP) through Blue Cross Blue Shield 403(b) retirement plan with employer match Paid time off, including vacation and sick days
Sprachkenntnisse
- English
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