Companion Animal Caretaker

Job Description

Job Description

Employment Status : Full-time (40 hrs. weekly)

Location : Salem, Oregon

Schedule : 4 days / 10 hour shifts / 1 weekend day will be required (Saturday or Sunday)

Compensation : $20.00-$22.00 hourly

Benefits : Health Insurance : Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Paid Federal Holidays, 401k

Who We Are :

The Asher House is a registered nonprofit sanctuary that advocates for the welfare, protection, and dignity of all animals. Our organization provides rescue, rehabilitation, rehoming and a lifelong sanctuary for animals in need, with a commitment to end animal suffering and promote humane treatment. Through community education, advocacy, and hands-on care, we work toward a more compassionate world for animals.

Job Description :

As a Companion Animal Caretaker, you will play a crucial role in the care and well-being of animals, and their behavioral health and enrichment. Your responsibilities will include being able to assess, monitor, and enhance the behavioral aspects of companion animals under your care, as well as providing daily care for the animals. Working closely with a team of animal care professionals, you will implement behavior management plans and enrichment activities to ensure the physical and mental health of the animals and be responsible for the general caretaking of the animals. This position requires much of the time to be spent outdoors and the desire to be part of a team setting.

• Note :

Please read the full job description and required qualifications. Only candidates that meet all criteria will be considered for the position.

Responsibilities

Daily care includes :

Behavior Assessment :

Enrichment Planning and Implementation :

Training and Positive Reinforcement :

Documentation and Reporting :

Collaboration and Communication :

Qualifications :

The Asher House is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local law.