Policy - Caregiver Rules & Regulations

Section: Human Resource Policies  
Policy Owner: Ignition633 Ministries Nigeria Human Resources  
Policy Name: Caregiver Rules & Regulations    
Origination Date: August 2024

 Purpose
To establish clear guidelines that ensure the safety, well-being, and proper care of animals, promote ethical and humane treatment, and create a consistent standard of practice. These rules will help understand your responsibilities, maintain a clean and safe environment, and foster a compassionate and respectful relationship between caregivers and animals with the Campus.

Scope
These includes guidelines for daily care routines, such as feeding, grooming, and medical attention; standards for maintaining a clean, safe, and hygienic environment; protocols for handling and interacting with animals to ensure their well-being; requirements for documenting and reporting any signs of illness or distress and guidelines for the use of safety equipment to protect both caregivers and animals within the Campus.

Definition
Rules: One of a set of explicit or understood regulations or principles governing conduct or procedure within a particular area of activity.
Regulations: a rule or directive made and maintained by an authority.

Timely
Arriving to work and from breaks on time is critically essential. Ensure reach out to your Director in advance if you are running late or need more time to come to work. Disciplinary actions will be taken if you are tardy or absent without notice.

No Idol hands
Stay focused and on task during work hours. If you need a task, please show initiative and ask for direction from your Director. When not caring for birds, clean the coop or ensure the water supplies are complete. Ephesians 5: 15-16

Hours of Operation
No persons should be allowed in the dining area outside of dining hours. Staff should only work during their scheduled work hours.

Purchases
All purchases must be approved by your department supervisor. Items must be purchased on the same day funds are released. All purchases require a receipt. Receipts and changes must be turned in on the same day of purchase.

Theft Prevention
Items will only leave the chicken coop if the Ranch Director approves it. Raw goods and work materials should never be taken home. Dead chickens must be disposed of appropriately and not eaten. Any staff needing to carry any item home must have an ITEM AUTHORIZATION FORM signed by the THR Director.

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This policy will be reviewed annually and is subject to change. Any changes will be communicated to all employees promptly.  

For any questions or further assistance regarding this policy, employees should contact the HR department at hr.nigeria@ignition633.org.