Animal Care Attendant - Level One (RAPS Cat Sanctuary)

We are looking to fill an Animal Care Attendant – Level One position. The ideal candidate would be passionate about animals and also be an ambassador for our organization to the public. RAPS is a registered charity that also operates the RAPS Cat Sanctuary, RAPS Adoption Centre, three Thrift Stores, and the RAPS Animal Hospital. We also have a TV docuseries "Pets & Pickers" that streams in Canada and the US. We are a no-kill, animal serving agency.

Shifts will vary and will include evenings and weekends. The ideal candidate will be open to filling shifts when co workers are sick or otherwise unavailable.

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: $19.28 per hour

Benefits:

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

Adaptable language requirement:

- French not required

Work Location: In person

📌 Animal Care Attendant - Level 1 (Canada)
🏢 Regional Animal Protection Society
📍 Canada