Canine Early Care Technician - Overnight

Job DetailsJob Location

• Northern
• CA -
• Santa
• Rosa,
• CA 95407Position
• Type: Part TimeAt Canine Companions, we’re dedicated to making a difference in the lives of people with disabilities. As an employee, you’ll help provide independence to individuals, while also giving a dog a meaningful job. Our commitment to our mission is reflected in our equally strong dedication to our employees. Our Employee Benefits We believe in offering a comprehensive benefits package to ensure the well-being and growth of our team:
• Retirement
• Savings:
• Employer-matched 403(b) retirement plan
• Community
• Engagement: Additional paid hours to volunteer within your community
• Employee
• Assistance &
• Wellness
• Programs: Support for both professional and personal well-being Inclusion and Diversity Committee dedicated to ongoing efforts to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace by setting actionable goals and evaluating progress Employee Testimonial “The organization really lives out the core values in daily actions and decision making. I enjoy coming to work as I know that my day will be filled with integrity as the organization does what is right, guided by honesty, accountability, and sincerity.” - Canine Early Care Technician About the PositionThe Canine Early Care Technician is responsible for providing quality care of the dams and litters housed at the Canine Early Development Center (CEDC) that includes providing high quality cleaning and maintenance of the whelping center kennels, play areas, socialization, and bathing areas that house dams and litters. This position also assists with the care of female dogs throughout stages of pregnancy, including delivery of neonates and care of litters of puppies housed at the whelping center.
• Key
• Responsibilities
• Sanitation: Clean and disinfect kennels, equipment, and other items as needed using approved cleaning tools and methods.

Maintenance

• Provide general housekeeping, including laundry and cleaning. Report maintenance problems to a supervisor.
• Dog
• Care: Provide excellent husbandry care to dogs, including feeding, bathing, grooming, and teeth brushing as needed.

Whelping

• Assist with whelping and delivery.
• Veterinary
• Care: Administer treatments as necessary. Assist puppies with nursing and nutritional care when needed. Assist veterinary staff in execution of advanced medical tasks.
• Administrative
• Duties: Maintain and update dog records, care logs and daily task trackers. Effectively communicate and record all health concerns as appropriate. Qualifications
• To be successful in this role, candidates should possess the following:
• Must
• Have: Ability to multitask and manage time effectively while maintaining organization Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain detailed records and meet deadlines Familiarity with dog training and behavior, animal health and disability awareness and sensitivity.
• Nice to
• Have: Prior dog handling, training and dog health care equipment preferred
• Schedule:
• Part-Time,
• Overnight
• Monday-Wednesday 10pm-7am
• Compensation
• Salary: $19.25 per hour $2 per hour additional shift differential Inclusion and Diversity Commitment We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. The base salary range above represents the low and high of the range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors, including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Pursuant to local Fair Chance Ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Accommodation Request If you need accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. We are committed to ensuring all applicants have equal access to the opportunity to succeed.