Full-time Groom, Petting Animal Carer, and Estate

2 weeks ago

Cape Town, South Africa Iris House Childrens Hospice Full time

Job Title: Full-time Groom, Petting Animal Carer, and Estate Assistant

Iris House Children’s Hospice

Location: Stikland Estate, Bellville

Position Type: Full-time

We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced individual to join our team as a Full-time Groom, Petting Animal Carer, and Estate Assistant.

**Responsibilities**:

- Provide daily care and attention to our two therapy horses, including feeding, grooming, and exercising.
- Must possess horse riding skills and ability to handle horses with care and confidence.
- Demonstrate knowledge of horse care, health, and well-being.
- Maintain clean and organised stables and paddocks.
- Provide care of our two sheep, ensuring their feeding, grooming, and overall welfare.
- Care for 12 laying chickens, including feeding, collecting eggs, and maintaining their living area.
- Tend to the petting area animals, which include 4 silky chickens and 12 bunnies, ensuring their health, feeding, and maintaining a clean environment.
- Assist the estate with gardening tasks, including planting, watering, and maintaining the grounds.
- Perform cleaning duties within the estate, ensuring a neat and presentable environment.
- Support the estate manager with various projects on the grounds, such as maintenance, repairs, and renovations.

**Requirements**:

- Previous experience and strong knowledge of horse care, including riding skills, grooming, and exercise.
- Familiarity with the care and handling of sheep, chickens, silky chickens, and bunnies.
- Ability to work independently and take responsibility for the well-being of the animals under your care.
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Physically fit and capable of performing manual labor tasks.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Flexibility to work 2 weekends a month.
- Valid driver's license preferred.

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We offer a competitive salary package commensurate with experience, including accommodation on the hospice property.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a compassionate team and contribute to the well-being of our therapy animals and the estate.

Note: The hospice property is a tranquil and peaceful environment, providing respite care and support for patients and their families. The animals on the property play an essential role in therapy and provide comfort to those in need.

**Salary**: From R5 500,00 per month

**Education**:

- High School (matric) (required)

Willingness to travel:

- 100% (required)

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