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The Simon Foundation

Cat Care Attendant

Pay: $16.94/hr

Posted: 3 weeks ago

Location: Bloomfield, CT (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 9/25/2026

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An Animal Care Worker or Manager manages animal care and grooming for a retail store that sells pets or for a pet grooming business. May also provide animal care and grooming at a kennel. Works with animals in shelters or rescue organizations. Works primarily with dogs and cats. Assists veterinarians with vaccinations or other procedures; screens people who want to adopt an animal from a shelter and provides information about caring for animals.

$34,607 / year median in Connecticut

+16% projected growth

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Job Description

Cat Care Attendant The Simon Foundation - 4.5 Bloomfield, CT Job Details Part-time $16.94 an hour 13 hours ago Qualifications Pet care sanitation protocols Animal enclosure cleaning Housekeeping assistance Driver's License Attention to detail Animal care Animal welfare Clean workspace maintenance Full Job Description The Simon Foundation is looking to hire reliable and hardworking new team members! The Cat Care Attendant role is an important part of our team, responsible for keeping our cat condos and rooms clean and sanitary, while ensuring a cozy environment for our feline residents. Duties also include monitoring the daily health and well-being of all cats and notifying management of any concerns. The ideal candidate should be comfortable working with all kinds of cats, including those with behavioral challenges. Prior experience with cats is required! Qualifications/Skills Detail oriented, have ability to follow strict protocols & procedures Capable of bending, lifting 40+ pounds Must be physically capable of keeping up with a fast paced, rigorous cleaning regime. Good communication skills Good listening and learning abilities Ability to work as part of a team with our volunteers Genuine passion for animal care Requirements Applicants must : Be 21 years old or up Have a valid driver's license , and reliable transportation Have a flexible schedule Be reliable and show for scheduled shifts Be available for weekends , and holidays ! Be available for Cat Care Attendant hours of 8am-2pm (with the possibility to stay later if needed. Timing depends on number of kitty residents). If you are interested in being a part of our team, and fulfill all requirements, please apply! Please attach a cover letter describing why you think you would be a good fit for our organization! •

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

•About Us The Simon Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3), charitable organization that is dedicated to the preservation and adoption of dogs and cats that would otherwise be abandoned, neglected, abused or euthanized. Our facility is a 36,000 square foot state of the art, no-kill animal rescue and adoption center located in Bloomfield, CT. The foundation strives to provide quality care and comfort in a safe environment for homeless cats and dogs until they can be placed into loving forever homes.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$16.94 per hour

Experience:

Animal care: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

Work Location:

In person