Large Animal Attendant A/B (New Bolton Center)

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Posted Job Title

Large Animal Attendant A/B (New Bolton Center)

Job Profile Title

Large Animal Attendant A

Job Description Summary

New Bolton Center has an ongoing need for Large Animal Attendants. This posting describes the basic responsibilities and requirements for this role. If you meet the qualifications outlined below and have an interest in being considered as positions become available, please apply to this posting. Your information will be reviewed, and you will be contacted if we would like to learn more about your background.

Job Description

This position is located in Kennett Square, PA which is approximately 33 miles outside of Philadelphia. There is no public transportation to this location. Must have own transportation. Free on-site parking is available.

Within this vital position, some of your responsibilities will include:

• Perform general stall maintenance and cleanliness of patient areas, to include cleaning and disinfecting of stalls.
• Clean, stock, and organize treatment rooms and clinic hall. 
• Organize and maintain stock of paperwork in all barns and ensure critical care areas are fully stocked.
• Perform general patient care to include feeding, grooming, walking, hydrotherapy and placement of support wraps.
• Ensure patients have clean water, feed and hay, per treatment orders or nurse/clinician instructions.
• Restrain patients for diagnostic procedures, surgery, radiology, ultrasound, nuclear scintigraphy, emergency work-ups and other procedures.
• Assist with admissions and discharges of all patients.
• Meet the department’s Critical Competencies: Accountability, Initiative, and Service Orientation, and perform other duties as assigned.
• Contribute to a professional, safe and efficient hospital environment.

This position is eligible for a $1,000 sign-on incentive.

Qualifications  

High school graduate or equivalent