Animal Care Attendant

3 days ago


Richmond, Canada Regional Animal Protection Society Full time

**Animal Care Attendant - Level One (RAPS Cat Sanctuary)**

**General Duties**:

- Feed and provide fresh water to all cats in designated areas
- Check all bedding and change as necessary
- Collect and wash dishes
- Do laundry throughout the shift
- Empty garbage cans, and remove recyclables
- Sweep and mop all floor surfaces, cages and walkways
- Clean and disinfect cages, adhering to Cleaning Protocols
- Wash dirty litter boxes
- Clean up feces or vomit as required
- Take note of any health of behaviour concerns and share with the Sanctuary Managers and senior staff
- Assist with large cleaning projects as assigned by the Sanctuary Manager
- Assist with training and mentoring new staff and volunteers
- Complete tasks of volunteers who are unable to come in

**Other Duties and Expectations**:

- Remain focused (complete one task before attending to another task)
- Seek clarification when unclear about daily tasks or special assignments
- Maintain confidentiality regarding staff concerns/issues, sanctuary cat details (do not share confidential details with volunteers or visitors)
- Follow all Isolation protocols and handling techniques with sick animals to ensure no spread of illness
- Genuine concern for the welfare of animals
- Previous animal experience required, animal restraint experience as asset
- Is familiar with, and sympathetic to the goals and mission of the Regional Animal Protection Society
- Follow and uphold shelter policies and protocols and complete all tasks to a high standard
- Works as part of a team, or independently when needed
- Work is performed in accordance with established procedures and approved practices
- Organization of work to accomplish goals is expected
- Actively listens, and probes for information to clarify requests
- Positive outlook required
- Uses tact and discretion when discussing problems and eliciting sensitive or confidential information
- Considerable interpersonal skills are required

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $17.85 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person



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