Pet Caretaker

Currently, we are looking for talented resources for one of our listed clients. If interested please reply to me with your updated resume or feel free to reach out to me for more details at (949) 340-2867

On-Site role

Job Description:

• THIS IS A 12 MONTH CONTINGENT POSITION
• Position is located in St. Joseph; MO.
• Local Candidates will be considered.

JOB SUMMARY:

• This position is responsible for performing the necessary work related to the care of the pets and sanitation of the PetCare buildings under general supervision.
• SCHEDULE: 40 hours/week. Shifts are 4 days a week, 10 hours per day. Hours vary between 6:00 AM and 5:30 PM. Days can vary but are most typically Sunday - Wednesday or Wednesday - Saturday.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform sanitation and cleaning duties of facilities.
• Assist with feeding our pets (placing, retrieving and cleaning food bowls)
• Perform limited grooming as necessary.
• Assist with exercise and socialization for our pets.
• Report to the veterinary staff sick pets or unusual behavior observed in the cats or dogs.
• Report to the Manager any broken or damaged equipment, item or physical area.
• Maintain a safe, clean and sanitary work environment and practice safety in the workplace.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Additional duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION GIVEN AND RECEIVED:

• General supervision received from the Supervisor

JOB QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience, and Knowledge):

• Able to work weekends and holidays.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to work well independently and in a team.
• Good interpersonal, communication, organization, and math skills.
• Computer Literacy.

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS PREFERED BUT NOT REQUIRED:

• Some animal handling or grooming experience preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform sanitation and cleaning duties of facilities.
• Assist with feeding our pets (placing, retrieving and cleaning food bowls)
• Perform limited grooming as necessary.
• Assist with exercise and socialization for our pets.
• Report to the veterinary staff sick pets or unusual behavior observed in the cats or dogs.
• Report to the Manager any broken or damaged equipment, item or physical area.
• Maintain a safe, clean and sanitary work environment and practice safety in the workplace.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Additional duties as assigned
• If in the cat department, we require an animal safety training course be completed (this is done at our facility)

SUPERVISION GIVEN AND RECEIVED:

• General supervision received from the Supervisor.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience, and Knowledge):

• Able to work weekends and holidays.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to work well independently and in a team.
• Good interpersonal, communication, organization, and math skills.
• Computer Literacy.

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS PREFERED BUT NOT REQUIRED:

• Some animal handling or grooming experience preferred.

About us:
At our organization, we take our mission and values to heart! We are on a mission to offer more and better jobs all over the world! Our goal is to care for you while you care for our clients and get you paid the highest pay possible. All our associates working with us are expected to embrace our RACE values: R - Results Matter, A- Approachable, C - Care, and E - Emergency i.e. work with a sense of urgency.

For more relevant job opportunities please visit our website: Denken Solutions Careers