Animal Caretaker ($18.63 - $25.14)

HAYWARD AREA RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT•Hayward, CA

2d•$19 - $25

About The Position

Under general supervision of the Recreation Coordinator II, the Animal Caretaker, will provide additional oversight of the daily care of resident animals at either the Hayward Area Shoreline Interpretive Center or the Sulphur Creek Nature Center and those animals at wildlife rehabilitation hospital at the Sulphur Creek Nature Center. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Incumbents in this class are primarily responsible for performing animal care duties but may also perform general duties to assist with park operations.

Requirements

Self-motivated, can work alone and with a team
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions
Communicate effectively with the public, respond to conflicts, and provide excellent customer service
Work cooperatively and effectively with education staff and volunteers
Respond appropriately to changing situations and stressful conditions
Drive and operate a vehicle and heavy-duty golf cart
The identification of local birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians, and/or San Francisco Bay-Estuary wildlife
6 months to 1 year desired in direct animal care experience of wildlife
Must be able to write in a clear and concise fashion for daily record keeping on animals
Must be able to work weekends and evenings
Ability to obtain First Aid and CPR certification required
Provide proof of negative TB Skin Test
Must have pre-exposure rabies vaccinations
Possession of a valid CA Drivers License
Verification of ID and of the ability work in the USA

Nice To Haves

Safely handle and restrain a wide variety of animal species preferred
Bi-lingual a plus, but not necessary
Experience working with volunteers preferred
Proven experience in MS Office programs: Excel, Word, Access, Outlook

Responsibilities

Provide overall care to resident and rehabilitation animals
Assess injuries and health of animals in the rehabilitation program and make decisions on care
Run medical tests and chemical tests to ensure health and safe living environments for animals
Secure animals at every closing, after events, and upon return from lending library program
Clean cages/enclosures/tanks of animals and determine, prepare and administer appropriate diet
Prescribe, calculate dosage, and administer medications/treatment for animals in need
Train, lead and direct the work of animal care volunteers and the Animal Care Program Aide
Assist in overseeing databases for resident animal care, wildlife rehabilitation and volunteers in animal care
Oversee coordination of the animal lending library and rental programs
Assist visitors and callers with questions, program information and related inquires
Encourage and maintain positive relations with staff, volunteers, and the general public
Assist team with preparation and implementation of special events
Performs other duties as assigned