Cat Caregiver
Make a difference in the life of a homeless animal. The right candidate should be committed to the mission, values, goals, and success of Pets Alive. The ideal candidate must love cats and have an eye for detail as well as a passion to make a difference.
Pets Alive is home to an average of 80-125 cats who live in a cage-free environment in our cattery.
Essential Functions:
Daily feeding and care of cats - includes - resident house cats, caged quarantine cats, and two enclosed feral colonies
Daily cleaning of rooms in accordance with Pets Alive’s protocols
Laundry and dishwashing
Monitor cat eating habits; make food adjustments as necessary report any issues to Cat Manager/Medical staff
Administer oral and topical medications as well as all other medical-related functions to cats in building as per medical staff
Answer volunteer/visitor questions in an informative and positive manner
Relate to employees, volunteers, and visitors in a friendly, informative, and professional manner
Be attentive to others' needs and willingly assist as required
Assist other team members with their work as needed
Adoptions- assisting with adopters when needed
Required skills and experience:
Previous experience working with cats helpful but not necessary
Must be able to work weekends and holidays
Experience in interacting with the general public and customer service
Able and willing to professionally advocate Pets Alive as a representative of the organization to supporters, volunteers, and potential adopters
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to routinely lift 40 pounds
Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions, with temperatures ranging from below freezing to above 100 degrees
Must be able to perform strenuous physical activity on a daily basis, including, but not limited to: climbing up and downstairs, lifting and carrying, reaching, stooping, squatting, cleaning and bending.
Hours per week:
32-40
Schedule:
One weekend day required
Holidays required
Day shift
Job Type: Part-Time, Full-Time
Pay: $15.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week
Ability to Commute:
Middletown, NY 10940 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
Middletown, NY 10940: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person