Animal Caregiver - Ewa Beach

JOB/POSITION TITLE: Animal Caregiver

STATUS: Non-Exempt

PRIMARY PURPOSE: Providing compassionate and high-quality care to animals housed at the Hawaiian Humane Society. High energy, physically rigorous work with frequent crawling, bending, lifting, etc. to care for, clean and feed all types of animals.

Reports To: Animal Services Manager

Supervises: Volunteers

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/FUNCTIONS:

• Animal Feeding. Feed, water, and monitor condition of all animals as directed.
• Animal Housing and Maintenance of Supplies. Clean and disinfect kennels, cat house, food and water bowls, and utensils. Cleans and organizes food and equipment storage areas. Monitors food and cleaning supplies and reorders as needed with supervisor. Monitors kennel and cat house condition and notifies supervisor if repair needed.
• Customer Care. Answers questions of the public in a professional and courteous manner concerning animal care. Treats all animals humanely, properly, and with compassion.

OTHER DUTIES/FUNCTIONS:

• Department Support: Regularly participates in meetings with other members of the department and shares ideas and suggestions designed to improve working conditions and the organization.
• Other Duties as Assigned. Perform other duties as assigned to ensure a positive public image and to enhance the operation of the organization and improve the quality of life for animals.

JOB CONDITIONS:

• Work Environment: Outdoors in all types of weather; indoors under regular kennel conditions.
• Equipment Use: Leash/rope, water hose with spray gun, brooms, rakes, brushes, shelter vehicle, commercial cleaning fluid, etc.
• Hours: Based on operational requirements. Must be available 40 hours a week with overtime as needed any 7 days of the week, weekends and holidays.

MENTAL, PHYSICAL AND COMMUNICATION DEMANDS:

• Must be self-motivated and requires working with minimal supervision.
• Requires alertness and attention to detail in handling of animals.
• Requires crawling, bending, lifting, running, etc. in cleaning and handling of animals.
• Requires lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs. of weight with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Requires eye-hand coordination in handling, transporting, or restraining a live animal.
• Requires patience and tact when dealing with difficult, emotional, or angry people.
• Work effectively with other shelter personnel to achieve a high level of service.
• Requires handling people and animals in a pleasant, courteous, and professional manner.
• Must have compassion and concern for both animals and people.
• Must be flexible and capable of working both independently and as a member of a team.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Skills/Knowledge: Basic knowledge of cleaning methods and materials. Valid driver's license with a good driving record. Demonstrated ability to read and write clearly. Must agree with and be committed to Hawaiian Humane goals, objectives, and programs.
• Education/Training: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Two years of professional experience working with animals preferred.

The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory, or all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this description. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.