Overview
Shelter Assistant Jobs in Westminster, USA at Clear Creek County
Position: SHELTER ASSISTANT
SUMMARY
Under supervision of the Shelter Manager or Sheriff’s Office Captain-Administrative Division, is responsible for cleaning, feeding and care of all animals at the Clear Creek – Gilpin County Animal Shelter. Assists the Shelter Manager with the daily functions of the Animal Control Office and animal holding areas, along with the care and maintenance of the Shelter Grounds and surrounding areas.
Pay:
Benefits
Clear Creek County offers a comprehensive benefits package, including retirement, health, dental, and vision coverage; wellness programs; county-paid insurance benefits; disability coverage; paid time off; sick leave; and education assistance.
Benefit eligibility is determined by position and scheduled hours; not all positions qualify for the full benefits package.
PRINCIPAL JOB DUTIES (The following are intended to be illustrative only and are not all inclusive.)
- Feed and water animals according to schedules and feeding instructions.
- Cleans and disinfects cages, pens, and yards.
- Responsible for maintaining Shelter grounds and surrounding areas.
- Responsible for ensuring Shelter walkways and dog kennels are free of debris, including snow and/ice accumulation.
- Responsible for Laundry processing at the Animal Shelter, keeping it clean, and orderly.
- Examine and observe animals to detect signs of illness, disease, or injury and treats them according to instructions.
- Transfers animals between quarters.
- Inoculates, medicate and document medication given (according to instructions), shaves, bathes, clips, and grooms animals.
- Unload, and store feed and supplies.
- Transport animals to and from veterinarian.
- Pick-up donations at various designated establishments.
- Responsible for washing and sanitizing dishes.
- Responsible for general shelter cleaning and sanitizing, including windows, floors, walls, bathrooms, counters, and desktops.
- Responsible for keeping the garage, attic, and Conex building clean and organized.
- Alert the Shelter Manager of any building or equipment repair needs.
- Alert the Shelter Manager to any shortages of food, medical, office, and shelter supplies.
- Assist the Shelter Manager with administrative tasks – including records management and data entry.
- Assist customers, Animal Control Officers, and other law enforcement personnel with the process of handling and impounding incoming animals.
- Assist with conducting behavior evaluations on dogs.
QUALIFICATIONS / COMPLEXITY / RESPONSIBILITY
- Judgment:
Applies knowledge and reasoning to make prompt and effective decisions quickly in both routine and non-routine situations (i.e. unpredictable animal behavior with incoming or resident animals); evaluates alternative courses of action and selects the most acceptable alternative; makes sound decisions in a timely manner. - Observation
Skills:
Develops the ability to read animal behavior and is able to determine when an animal is acting aggressive and when it is friendly. Develops the ability to read human behavior and is able to determine when a situation is becoming dangerous to the personal safety of staff or jeopardizes the safety of county property.
- Learning:
Reads competently. Comprehends new information and applies that which has been learned on the job. Understands and conceptually applies information that is provided in writing or verbally. - Oral Communication:
Speaks in a clear understandable manner and comprehends various types of information (i.e. accounts of past events, directions, explanations, or ideas); talks effectively with people of diverse cultural and educational backgrounds; speaks with good pronunciation, projects voice clearly in a calm and relaxed manner. - Written Communication:
Writes clearly and concisely. - Interpersonal Behavior:
Courteous and respectful, works to calm emotional people and attempts to resolve conflicts through verbal persuasion; exercises compassion and empathy for persons in varied situations and with varied backgrounds. - Teamwork:
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with co-workers, other staff, and other governmental agencies; shares information and works cooperatively with others; complies with departmental procedures; follows directions; is able to accept advice and constructive criticism in a positive manner and learn from the experience of others. - Assertiveness:
Asserts self as necessary to control emotional situations - Emotional self-control:
Maintain professional composure and functions effectively in stressful situations; refrains from overreacting when subjected to verbal abuse; exercises restraint and uses minimum amount of physical force when dealing with uncooperative animals. - Adaptability:
Ability to adapt to changes in schedule and working conditions. - Initiative:
Ability to work on assignments with limited supervision; makes an effort to improve skills; exerts the effort needed to make sure the job is done correctly; is consistently productive and follows through on all tasks. - Dependability:
Ability to be reliable, thorough, punctual, and accurate; assumes…
Title: Shelter Assistant
Company: Clear Creek County
Location: Westminster, USA
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