What are the responsibilities and job description for the Doggy Daycare Attendant position at Pinkie's Play Place?
We are seeking a Dog DayCare and Boarding Attendant to join our team! You will assist in the supervision and care of puppies and dogs. Applicants must be motivated, energetic individuals who want to expand their animal behavior knowledge and gain experience by working with dogs in a social environment.
Ideal applicants possess an interest and dedication to the pet care industry to learn and grow within the community.
Shift Schedule:
- Mornings (6 AM - 1 PM)
- Afternoons (12:45 PM - 8 PM)
- Sunday Mid (10 AM - 4 PM)
- We are currently looking for someone who has a flexible schedule!
- Must have open availability if needed to work weekends.
- 25-40 Hours a week
Requirements:
- Passionate about working with dogs and puppies
- Positive and patient demeanor
- Bubbly and upbeat personailty
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Able to interact positively with all sizes/breeds of dogs (if you are afraid of ANY breed, this is not the place for you as we do not breed discriminate)
- Weekends and some holidays required.
- Must be able to be on your feet for the majority of the shift
- Able to lift 50lbs
- Must be able to communicate and work cohesively with a team in a respectful and professional manner
- Must be able to take direction from superiors and take constructive advice without confrontation
- Must maintain a positive attitude and have a professional demeanor
- Must have a flexible schedule
- Must have great attention to detail
- Must be able to follow proper protocol for sanitation and hygiene
- Must pick up tasks quickly and efficiently
Responsibilities
- Supervise and interact with puppies and dogs in a safe and compassionate manner.
- Implement creative activities to mentally and physically stimulate the puppies and dogs in our care.
- Create a positive and nurturing environment for puppies and dogs.
- Perform and variety of tasks, such as feeding, medicating, bathing, overseeing play, and reinforcing proper social skills.
- Cleaning and sanitizing play areas, bedding, play yard, etc...
- Heavy duty cleaning
- Picking up dog waste and bodily fluids
- Supervising dog play
- Leash walks/Training
- Enrichment Activities
- Feeding and administering medications
- Learning dog behavior
- Customer service skills
- Minor computer skills
- Following all safety protocol
- Complete bathing services (bath, blow dry, brushing, nail, anal glands, etc.)
- Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice
- Experience is not required but preferred. (Having a dog or pet sitting your neighbor's dog is NOT experience, those listing these as experience will be automatically rejected.)
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Mid Shifts on Sundays
- Holidays required
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekends required
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus opportunities
- Tips
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Paid training
Shift:
- Afternoon shift
- Morning shift
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus opportunities
- Tips
Work Days:
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $18