skillfactor-pipeline/skills/catcher/references/tasks.md

Tasks & work activities — catcher

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 39-2021.00 (Animal Caretakers) — manual nearest-occupation mapping via ISCO group 9212; the official ESCO crosswalk has no entry for this ESCO occupation.

Task statements

• [Core] Do facility laundry and clean, organize, maintain, and disinfect animal quarters, such as pens and stables, and equipment, such as saddles and bridles.
• [Core] Advise pet owners on how to care for their pets' health.
• [Core] Feed and water animals according to schedules and feeding instructions.
• [Core] Answer telephones and schedule appointments.
• [Core] Examine and observe animals to detect signs of illness, disease, or injury.
• [Core] Respond to questions from patrons, and provide information about animals, such as behavior, habitat, breeding habits, or facility activities.
• [Core] Provide treatment to sick or injured animals, or contact veterinarians to secure treatment.
• [Core] Collect and record animal information, such as weight, size, physical condition, treatments received, medications given, and food intake.
• [Core] Perform animal grooming duties, such as washing, brushing, clipping, and trimming coats, cutting nails, and cleaning ears.
• [Core] Exercise animals to maintain their physical and mental health.
• [Supplemental] Order, unload, and store feed and supplies.
• [Core] Mix food, liquid formulas, medications, or food supplements according to instructions, prescriptions, and knowledge of animal species.
• [Supplemental] Clean and disinfect surgical equipment.
• [Supplemental] Discuss with clients their pets' grooming needs.
• [Supplemental] Observe and caution children petting and feeding animals in designated areas to ensure the safety of humans and animals.
• [Supplemental] Find homes for stray or unwanted animals.
• [Supplemental] Adjust controls to regulate specified temperature and humidity of animal quarters, nurseries, or exhibit areas.
• [Supplemental] Anesthetize and inoculate animals, according to instructions.
• [Supplemental] Transfer animals between enclosures to facilitate breeding, birthing, shipping, or rearrangement of exhibits.
• [Supplemental] Install, maintain, and repair animal care facility equipment, such as infrared lights, feeding devices, and cages.
• [Supplemental] Train animals to perform certain tasks.
• [Supplemental] Sell pet food and supplies.

Detailed work activities

• Administer basic health care or medical treatments.
• Care for animals.
• Clean facilities or work areas.
• Clean tools or equipment.
• Confer with clients to discuss treatment plans or progress.
• Discuss service options or needs with clients.
• Document client health or progress.
• Explain regulations, policies, or procedures.
• Maintain facilities.
• Maintain supply or equipment inventories.
• Monitor health or behavior of people or animals.
• Monitor patron activities to identify problems or potential problems.
• Order materials, supplies, or equipment.
• Perform administrative or clerical tasks.
• Perform housekeeping duties.
• Prepare foods or meals.
• Provide care for animals.
• Provide health and wellness advice to patients, program participants, or caregivers.
• Respond to customer inquiries.
• Schedule appointments.
• Sell products or services.
• Train animals.