Senior Dog Sanctuary Caregiver

Always & Furever Midwest Animal Sanctuary • Wichita, KS

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About The Position

We are seeking a compassionate, reliable, and hard-working individual to provide daily care for up to 12 senior dogs in a cozy, home-style sanctuary setting. This role combines hands-on animal care, light medical support, facility cleanliness, and community engagement through social media and volunteer coordination. The ideal candidate is gentle, patient, and dedicated to both animals and people, ensuring our seniors live each day feeling loved and safe.

Requirements

• Passionate about senior dogs and animal welfare
• Kind, patient, emotionally grounded, and team-oriented
• Able to manage physical tasks including lifting, walking, bending, and handling dogs of varying mobility
• Comfortable administering medication with training
• Strong communication skills with volunteers, staff, and adopters
• Basic familiarity with social media posting (photos, videos, updates)
• Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work independently

Nice To Haves

• Experience with animals preferred but not required—compassion is non-negotiable

Responsibilities

• Provide daily feeding, fresh water, and maintain individualized food/medication routines
• Administer medications and monitor dogs for changes in health or behavior
• Walk dogs and ensure consistent exercise appropriate for each dog’s ability
• Maintain a calm, nurturing environment with affection, enrichment, and emotional connection
• Report medical concerns promptly to veterinary/medical staff
• Maintain a clean and sanitary environment, including kennel care, laundry, dishes, waste removal, and general site cleaning
• Ensure safe, comfortable living spaces for seniors, including bedding, comfort needs, and mobility assistance
• Support, guide, and communicate with on-site volunteers
• Help coordinate volunteer tasks and maintain a positive, welcoming atmosphere
• Provide updates to leadership regarding shelter needs, supplies, and scheduling
• Create content and post updates on Facebook and Instagram featuring adoptable dogs, daily moments, and special stories
• Assist in promoting dogs for adoption and sharing heartwarming moments that reflect our mission

Benefits

• Opportunity for growth within a mission-driven, heart-centered organization

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed