Nicole Bates

Community Liaison role:

• Improving opportunities for applications of Behaviour Analysis that reflects the needs of society
• Assist behaviour analytic community and academics to connect with diverse groups
• Advocacy for neurodiverse groups and sharing feedback with board members.

Foster care and Behaviour Support role

• Medication administration for unwell animals (up to 4 times daily).
• Welfare assessments
• Application of behaviour analytic principles to improve welfare status of felines with behaviour and medical problems.
• Consistent and reliable communication about the wellbeing and care of animals
• Transport for vet appointments when required

While I no longer foster in my home due to recent adoption of a feline with special needs, I continue to assist at the shelter on a volunteer basis.

• Assisted customers in product selection and purchase
• Managed inventory levels, ensuring optimal stock availability and organization.
• Worked closely with management to ensure health and safety protocol were upheld
• Processing payments and cash handling

• Managed patient bookings with relevant software
• Supported and liaised with clinical staff
• Data entry
• Navigated patient health concerns with a kind and professional manner.

• Emotional and mental health support
• Developed personalized care plans
• Crisis intervention, de escalation
• Administration tasks and detailed note taking
• Medication administration and management
• Implemented behaviour modification techniques to support positive changes where applicable
• Identified behaviours of concern and responded promptly, reporting any welfare concerns immediately.

Animal Behaviour and Welfare Research Unit
Key Responsibilities:
• Maintaining the wellbeing of animals used in behavioural
research
• Feeding animals housed at the unit

• Administered daily health checks and monitored animal behaviour for early detection of issues.
• Maintained cleanliness and organization in animal enclosures, ensuring optimal living conditions.
• Assisted in feeding protocols, adjusting diets according to individual animal needs and dietary restrictions.
• Weighing and data entry