Specialist, Lifesaving & Care - Cat World
Pet Sitter Job In Kanab, UT
Hiring Range: This position's hiring range is anticipated to be $22.50 hourly, depending on experience, plus great benefits! is filled.
Summary: Lifesaving and Care Specialists play a direct role in achieving Best Friends Animal Society's no-kill mission and goal by providing the hands-on care for the animals at the sanctuary, working with all departments to find those animals homes wherever possible, and serving as mission and brand ambassadors for the tens of thousands of guests, volunteers, and adopters who visit the sanctuary annually. Cat World Lifesaving & Care Specialists work within a team setting to oversee the health, wellbeing, and general care of cats. They have a unique role as the direct day-to-day connector between the animals in our care and our supporters. As such these specialists represent Best Friends through in-person work, conversations, demonstrations, tour presentations, and other activities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
* Support lifesaving objectives throughout the department, providing feedback and support for outcome plans, assist with all aspects of the adoption process, regularly update animal photos and bios, provide superior customer service to visitors, volunteers, and adopters.
* Serve as a sanctuary ambassador, representing Best Friends' work to visitors and volunteers, and speaking to the sanctuary's special role in Best Friends' no-kill goals.
* Support a "volunteers-first" team giving every volunteer the opportunity to maximize their skills and value towards Best Friends' lifesaving activities, and inspiring visitors to continue the work in their communities.
* Provide for the safety and hands-on training of volunteers, both individuals and groups, including orienting them to the assigned area and tasks; answering questions as needed.
* Greet and conduct tours, speak about specific animals, the work of Cat World and the sanctuary, answer questions and assist visitors with their needs.
* Work alongside and support interns, workshop attendees, and other categories of visitors.
* Provide basic and routine care for animals per department guidelines including but not limited to feeding, watering, transporting to appointments (clinic, hydrotherapy, grooming, etc.), and light grooming.
* Support animals with medical issues, which may include zoonotic disease, by medicating, treating, preparing special diets, observing and reporting, and assisting in the maintenance of required veterinary records.
* Providing socialization, enrichment, and exercise for animals as outlined by leadership; identifying behavioral issues and sharing observations with team members and leaders; following behavior or other plans as developed for the department or specific cats.
* Cleaning work areas and preserving physical appearance of cat buildings and grounds: scooping, raking, sweeping, shoveling, dusting, mopping, trash removal, scrubbing, weeding, etc., noting maintenance or repairs needed and reporting per protocol.
* Deliver superior customer service relating to all visitors, adopters, fosters and transfer partners in a friendly, informative and professional manner.
* Follow Best Friends policies, procedures, and task lists for daily lifesaving outcome assignments, including accurate and timely communications, work completion, data entry, and recordkeeping.
* Travel to support partner shelters and working directly with their shelter staff on an occasional basis with the expectation of at least one shelter visit per year to help implement and support operational improvement and sustainable lifesaving.
* Other duties as assigned.
Skills and Experience:
* Strong desire to work with cats. Previous experience a plus.
* Customer-centric, non-judgmental approach to engaging with adopters, partners, visitors, volunteers, and colleagues; familiarity and comfort with an open adoption process, experience interacting with the public (customer service) preferred.
* Ability to professionally speak about Best Friends activities and positions on issues.
* Ability to work with, crate, and handle cats, including those with health and/or behavior conditions/concerns including shyness, fearfulness, and aggression; basic ability to identify and speak to medical and behavioral characteristics of cats.
* Resourceful, get-it-done attitude; ability to adopt to new work areas or processes; problem solving, seeking answers independently and enthusiastically; flexibility to persist until department goals are achieved.
* Strong interpersonal skills, positive attitude, a team player, personable, professional, and able to get along with people from different backgrounds.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with well-developed organization skills to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands; with accurate, appropriate, clear and concise written and verbal communication skills; and strong listening skills.
* Basic experience with Microsoft Office products; familiarity with shelter software (Best Friends uses Shelterluv), or desire to learn.
Physical Requirements:
* Routinely lift 65 pounds and perform daily strenuous activity including, but not limited to lifting, carrying, reaching, stooping, squatting, cleaning, and bending.
* Perform repetitive tasks for extended periods of time including typing, sitting, walking, arm, and hand motion.
* Work indoors and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
* Daily exposure to dogs, cats and other animals of all sizes, temperaments, and medical status.
* Valid driver's license, ability to qualify to be added to Best Friends insurance, ability to travel, including overnight stays, when needed.
* Daily hours and days of the week may vary according to the needs of the department schedule; position includes weekends, nights and holiday work.
* Ability to travel occasionally to support partner shelters and partner shelter staff in sustainable lifesaving work.
* During the selection process, candidates may be asked to participate in an onsite working interview.
Thank you for your interest in pursuing a career at Best Friends Animal Society. Best Friends Animal Society is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or domestic partner status.
Applicants for employment in the U.S. must have valid work authorization that does not now and/or will not in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S. by Best Friends Animal Society.
Safety Sitter Float Pool
Pet Sitter Job In Salt Lake City, UT
Welcome to CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region: accepts applications on an ongoing basis and does not have a posting close date. CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region is committed to building healthier communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen-both inside our hospitals and out in the community. With locations throughout Colorado, Utah, and Kansas, we deliver the same high standard of care to our employees as we do to our patients. Our 20 hospitals, emergency and urgent care centers, home care and hospice, Flight for Life Colorado TM , telehealth and over 240 physician practices and clinics offer endless opportunities! Here, you can grow your career and impact the people in the communities you serve.
CommonSpirit Health is one of the nation's largest nonprofit, faith-based health systems, with a team of over 150,000 employees and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians. CommonSpirit operates more than 2,200 care sites and 140 hospitals, serving some of the most diverse communities across the nation, letting humankindness lead the way.
Overview:
You have a purpose, unique talents and NOW is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. At CommonSpirit Mountain Region, we value incredible people with incredible skills - but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more. This is the heartbeat of our organization and your time will be spent in a supportive, team environment with resources to help you flourish and leaders who care about your success.
**Job Summary:**
Performs direct observation of the patient to maintain safety. Utilizes specialized training, de-escalation techniques and other interventions as applicable to create a therapeutic and calming environment for patients. Communicates patient mental and/or physical status changes to the primary Registered Nurse and/or Nurse Leader. Assumes personal accountability for organizational mission and core values.
**What is Enterprise Pool?**
We have reimagined our contingent staffing plan with a new Enterprise Resource Pool that offers many options for flexibility, variety, and career growth, while supporting our collective mission to deliver outstanding whole-person care to our flourishing communities. The CommonSpirit Mountain Region Enterprise Resource Pool consists of both clinical and allied roles that flex or float throughout the CommonSpirit Mountain Region system. Associates within the Enterprise Pool will have the opportunity to float to multiple units within one facility, a geographic group of facilities, or to all of our facilities. This pool will provide additional resources to support and supplement the workload and staffing needs across the system.
**_Enterprise Pool 1:_**
+ Base rate + $1.50/Hr. Pool Differential + Eligible for evening, night, and weekend differentials
+ 1 facility - preferred location/closest to home
+ At least 2 applicable units - Must work in at least 2 applicable units.
**_Enterprise Pool 2:_**
+ Base rate + $3.00/Hr. Pool Differential + Eligible for evening, night, and weekend differentials
+ Must be able to travel to the 5 hospitals assigned
**_Enterprise Pool 3:_**
+ Base rate + $4.50/Hr. Pool Differential + Eligible for evening, night, and weekend differentials
+ For Enterprise Pool Tier 3/Systemwide hires, dependent on location individual assignments may qualify for a $2,500 payout each. Subject to change.
+ Must be available to travel to all facilities (Colorado, Kansas, and Utah). Dependent on assignment, travel may be eligible for mileage reimbursement and lodging.
**_Unit Type/Specialty Areas:_**
+ Critical Care
+ Surgical Services
+ Medical Surgical
+ Procedural
+ Women's Services
+ ED
+ Behavioral Health
**_Benefits:_**
+ PRN: +15% PRN Differential - Not eligible for benefits
+ Full Time/Part Time: Benefits eligible based on FTE eligibility
Qualifications:
In addition to bringing your whole self to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:
+ 6 months of hospital or patient care experience, required
+ Knowledge of medical terminology, preferred
+ Knowledge of therapeutic interventions. Ability to observe changes in patient behavior, deescalate aggressive or agitated behavior, and anticipate need for further intervention.
+ De-escalation training, preferred. De-escalation required if sitting for at risk for harm to self or others within 30 days of hire or transfer
+ Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
+ Basic computer skills
+ High School diploma or GED required
+ BLS preferred
Physical Requirements - Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)
Your Connected Community:
When people and places align, incredible things happen. Just like the 21,000+ amazing associates who work here, every community within CommonSpirit Mountain Region connected ecosystem has its own unique history, story and personality.
Our Total Reward Offerings:
At CommonSpirit Mountain Region, we believe investing in our employees lets them know they truly matter. Our total rewards package includes compensation, benefits, retirement, wellness, leave, and other programs. Designed with your well-being in mind, we offer:
+ Several Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance options.
+ Spending Accounts including a Dependent Care FSA that may be eligible for an employer contribution!
+ 401K with a generous match.
+ Tuition Reimbursement.
+ Student Loan Forgiveness, and so much more!
View more on our benefits HERE (************************************************************************************************************* .
Shift: All
We are an equal opportunity employer.
Specialist, Lifesaving Care - Dogtown
Pet Sitter Job In Kanab, UT
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Safety Sitter Float Pool
Pet Sitter Job In Salt Lake City, UT
Welcome to CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region
accepts applications on an ongoing basis and does not have a posting close date.
CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region is committed to building healthier communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen-both inside our hospitals and out in the community. With locations throughout Colorado, Utah, and Kansas, we deliver the same high standard of care to our employees as we do to our patients. Our 20 hospitals, emergency and urgent care centers, home care and hospice, Flight for Life Colorado
TM
, telehealth and over 240 physician practices and clinics offer endless opportunities! Here, you can grow your career and impact the people in the communities you serve.
CommonSpirit Health is one of the nation's largest nonprofit, faith-based health systems, with a team of over 150,000 employees and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians. CommonSpirit operates more than 2,200 care sites and 140 hospitals, serving some of the most diverse communities across the nation, letting humankindness lead the way.
Overview
You have a purpose, unique talents and NOW is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. At CommonSpirit Mountain Region, we value incredible people with incredible skills - but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more. This is the heartbeat of our organization and your time will be spent in a supportive, team environment with resources to help you flourish and leaders who care about your success.
Job Summary:
Performs direct observation of the patient to maintain safety. Utilizes specialized training, de-escalation techniques and other interventions as applicable to create a therapeutic and calming environment for patients. Communicates patient mental and/or physical status changes to the primary Registered Nurse and/or Nurse Leader. Assumes personal accountability for organizational mission and core values.
What is Enterprise Pool?
We have reimagined our contingent staffing plan with a new Enterprise Resource Pool that offers many options for flexibility, variety, and career growth, while supporting our collective mission to deliver outstanding whole-person care to our flourishing communities. The CommonSpirit Mountain Region Enterprise Resource Pool consists of both clinical and allied roles that flex or float throughout the CommonSpirit Mountain Region system. Associates within the Enterprise Pool will have the opportunity to float to multiple units within one facility, a geographic group of facilities, or to all of our facilities. This pool will provide additional resources to support and supplement the workload and staffing needs across the system.
Enterprise Pool 1:
Base rate + $1.50/Hr. Pool Differential + Eligible for evening, night, and weekend differentials
1 facility - preferred location/closest to home
At least 2 applicable units - Must work in at least 2 applicable units.
Enterprise Pool 2:
Base rate + $3.00/Hr. Pool Differential + Eligible for evening, night, and weekend differentials
Must be able to travel to the 5 hospitals assigned
Enterprise Pool 3:
Base rate + $4.50/Hr. Pool Differential + Eligible for evening, night, and weekend differentials
For Enterprise Pool Tier 3/Systemwide hires, dependent on location individual assignments may qualify for a $2,500 payout each. Subject to change.
Must be available to travel to all facilities (Colorado, Kansas, and Utah). Dependent on assignment, travel may be eligible for mileage reimbursement and lodging.
Unit Type/Specialty Areas:
Critical Care
Surgical Services
Medical Surgical
Procedural
Women's Services
ED
Behavioral Health
Benefits:
PRN: +15% PRN Differential - Not eligible for benefits
Full Time/Part Time: Benefits eligible based on FTE eligibility
Qualifications
In addition to bringing your whole self to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:
6 months of hospital or patient care experience, required
Knowledge of medical terminology, preferred
Knowledge of therapeutic interventions. Ability to observe changes in patient behavior, deescalate aggressive or agitated behavior, and anticipate need for further intervention.
De-escalation training, preferred. De-escalation required if sitting for at risk for harm to self or others within 30 days of hire or transfer
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Basic computer skills
High School diploma or GED required
BLS preferred
Physical Requirements - Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)
Your Connected Community
When people and places align, incredible things happen. Just like the 21,000+ amazing associates who work here, every community within CommonSpirit Mountain Region connected ecosystem has its own unique history, story and personality.
Our Total Reward Offerings
At CommonSpirit Mountain Region, we believe investing in our employees lets them know they truly matter. Our total rewards package includes compensation, benefits, retirement, wellness, leave, and other programs. Designed with your well-being in mind, we offer:
Several Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance options.
Spending Accounts including a Dependent Care FSA that may be eligible for an employer contribution!
401K with a generous match.
Tuition Reimbursement.
Student Loan Forgiveness, and so much more!
View more on our benefits HERE.
Specialist, Lifesaving & Care - Dogtown
Pet Sitter Job In Kanab, UT
starts at $22.50 per hour, plus benefits. Manager phone interviews will begin on 02/10/2025 (Recruiter phone screens will occur prior to interviews).
Position Summary: Lifesaving and Care Specialists play a direct role in achieving Best Friends Animal Society's no-kill mission and goal by providing the hands-on care for the animals at the sanctuary, working with all departments to find those animals homes wherever possible, and serving as mission and brand ambassadors for the tens of thousands of guests, volunteers, and adopters who visit the sanctuary annually.
Purpose: The Dogtown Lifesaving & Care Specialists work within a team setting to oversee the health, wellbeing, and general care of dogs. They have a unique role as the direct day-to-day connector between the animals in our care and our supporters. As such these specialists represent Best Friends through in-person work, conversations, demonstrations, tour presentations, and other activities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Outcomes & Ambassadorship
* Support lifesaving objectives throughout the department, providing feedback and support for outcome plans, assist with all aspects of the adoption process, regularly update animal photos and bios, provide superior customer service to visitors, volunteers, and adopters.
* Serve as a sanctuary ambassador, representing Best Friends' work to visitors and volunteers, and speaking to the sanctuary's special role in Best Friends' no-kill goals.
* Support a "volunteers-first" team giving every volunteer the opportunity to maximize their skills and value towards Best Friends' lifesaving activities, and inspiring visitors to continue the work in their communities.
* Provide for the safety and hands-on training of volunteers, both individuals and groups, including orienting them to the assigned area and tasks; answering questions as needed.
* Greet and conduct tours, speak about specific animals, the work of Dogtown and the sanctuary, answer questions and assist visitors with their needs.
* Work alongside and support interns, workshop attendees, and other categories of visitors.
Care
* Provide basic and routine care for animals per department guidelines including but not limited to feeding, watering, transporting to appointments (clinic, hydrotherapy, grooming, etc.), and light grooming.
* Support animals with medical issues, which may include zoonotic disease, by medicating, treating, preparing special diets, observing and reporting, and assisting in the maintenance of required veterinary records.
* Providing socialization, enrichment, and exercise for animals as outlined by leadership; identifying behavioral issues and sharing observations with team members and leaders; following behavior or training plans as developed for the department or specific dogs.
* Cleaning work areas and preserving physical appearance of dog buildings and grounds: scooping, raking, sweeping, shoveling, dusting, mopping, trash removal, scrubbing, weeding, etc., noting maintenance or repairs needed and reporting per protocol.
General
* Deliver superior customer service relating to all visitors, adopters, fosters and transfer partners in a friendly, informative and professional manner.
* Follow Best Friends policies, procedures, and task lists for daily lifesaving outcome assignments; including accurate and timely communications, work completion, data entry, and recordkeeping.
* Travel to support partner shelters and working directly with their shelter staff on an occasional bass with the expectation of at least one shelter visit per year to help implement and support operational improvement and sustainable lifesaving.
* Other duties as assigned.
Skills and Experience:
* Experience working with dogs in a professional setting or significant volunteer experience with dogs is required. Minimum of 1 year of experience is preferred.
* Ability to work with, leash, kennel, walk, and handle dogs, including those with health and/or behavior conditions/concerns including shyness, fearfulness, and aggression; basic ability to identify and speak to medical and behavioral characteristics of dogs.
* Customer-centric, non-judgmental approach to engaging with adopters, partners, visitors, volunteers, and colleagues; familiarity and comfort with an open adoption process, experience interacting with the public (customer service) preferred.
* Ability to professionally speak about Best Friends activities and positions on issues.
* Resourceful, get-it-done attitude; ability to adopt to new work areas or processes; problem solving, seeking answers independently and enthusiastically; flexibility to persist until department goals are achieved.
* Strong interpersonal skills, positive attitude, a team player, personable, professional, and able to get along with people from different backgrounds.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with well-developed organization skills to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands; with accurate, appropriate, clear and concise written and verbal communication skills; and strong listening skills.
* Basic experience with Microsoft Office products; familiarity with shelter software (Best Friends uses Shelterluv), or desire to learn.
Physical Requirements:
* Must be able to:
* Routinely lift 65 pounds and perform daily strenuous activity including, but not limited to lifting, carrying, reaching, stooping, squatting, cleaning, and bending.
* Perform repetitive tasks for extended periods of time including typing, sitting, walking, arm, and hand motion.
* Work indoors and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
* Daily exposure to dogs, cats and other animals of all sizes, temperaments, and medical status.
* Valid driver's license, ability to qualify to be added to Best Friends insurance, ability to travel, including overnight stays, when needed.
* Daily hours and days of the week may vary according to the needs of the department schedule; position includes weekends, nights and holiday work.
* Ability to travel occasionally to support partner shelters and partner shelter staff in sustainable lifesaving work.
* During the selection process, candidates may be asked to participate in an onsite working interview.
Thank you for your interest in pursuing a career at Best Friends Animal Society. Best Friends Animal Society is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or domestic partner status.
Applicants for employment in the U.S. must have valid work authorization that does not now and/or will not in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S. by Best Friends Animal Society.