Model 3

Module 3

Task 1

Develop and review the job description of a wildlife caretaker at a wild life centre. Consider the different time frames e.g. weekly and monthly.

KPA (Key Performance Areas)

Job Title: Captive Animal Caretaker

Name of incumbent:

Summary of function: To manage feeding and caring of animals in the Wildlife Centre

Performance Areas	Description	Time Periods
Stock Control:	Stock needs to be counted, the level at which stock should lie needs to be determined. Stock needs to be ordered on a weekly and monthly basis as necessary. Weekly reports on stock levels must be compiled and sent to the appropriate people.	Weekly, Monthly, Yearly
Feeding Rosters	Planning of feeding rosters. Establishing of feeding patterns for each individual animal in the facility. Updating feeding rosters on a weekly basis and as necessary.	Daily, Weekly.
Feeding Animals	Feeding animals as well as overseeing feeding of animals. Know when and how animals feeding needs to be changed.	Daily
Enrichment Projects	Design and upkeep of enrichment projects and animal activities.	Daily, weekly, and monthly.
Upkeep of Reporting System	Reporting to the necessary authority about the activities, problems, feeding, medicating, maintenance, and enrichment.	Daily, weekly, monthly.
Upkeep of animal logbooks	Writing a detailed informative log on each animal for future use.	Daily, weekly and monthly.
Enclosures.	Know what enclosures which animals need. Design enclosures for animals as necessary. Upkeep and cleaning of enclosures. If needed assist in building enclosures, cages and bomas.	Daily, weekly and monthly
Rehabilitation Activities	Rehabilitation of animals and animal enclosures. Exercising animals and encouraging natural behavior. Introducing animals to each other for companionship.	Daily, weekly.
Training and Coaching	Teaching new staff and students what needs to be done how and what the SOPs and P&Ps are.	Daily and Weekly.
Legislation	Know about legislation of a facility. Know the policies and procedures (design them if need be). Understand and follow rules and regulations. As well as organizing and maintaining permits for animals and procedures in the facility.	As and when they change needs to keep up with changes.
Maintenance	Maintenance of enclosures, watering systems, buildings, paths, drains, stock and tools.	Daily, weekly and monthly.