Doggy Daycare Attendant

Summary: Reporting to the Day Care Manager, the Day Care Attendant is responsible for providing a safe, healthy, and stimulating environment for dogs during their daycare & dog park visits. This position requires excellent customer service skills, as well as knowledge of dog behavior and care, and ultimately a love of and respect for our canine customers. Day Care Attendants may be asked to cover Dog Park shifts.

Responsibilities:

Day Care

· Monitor the dogs and to ensure they are they are receiving the appropriate amount of attention and care, playing and having fun

· Providing attention to individual dogs and keeping records of their activity and behavior

· Provide dogs with fresh water, food, exercise and toileting facilities and occasional treats, according to any instruction provided by owner

· Maintain a clean environment within the dog care area, including cleaning up & disposing of any waste

· Observe dogs’ behaviors and proactively intercede to avoid aggressive or problematic behaviors

· Provide daily reports and observations on individual dogs to owners as required or requested

· Interact with owners, to obtain any required information, answer questions on policies and procedures

· May be required to check in and check out dogs according to established procedures, including monitoring and restocking supplies

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Minimum of 1 year experience of dog-handling in group environment
• Basic knowledge of dog body language
• High School graduate or GED required
• Demonstrated excellence in Customer Service
• Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing to staff, leadership and customers
• Demonstrated ability to supervise dogs, while ensuring their safety
• Ability to work well within a team environment
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to multi-task and handle stress.
• Able to work in a bar atmosphere, loud sounds, and warehouse conditions
• Will be required to pass training course upon hire

Physical Abilities

• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Physical stamina to play with, exercise and manage dogs

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• On-the-job training
• Professional development assistance

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Afternoon shift
• Day shift
• Morning shift

Work Days:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Everett, MA 02149 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Everett, MA 02149: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $18