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Dog Tales Daycare
Dog Handler
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
Job Description
Great job for local college students. We offer substantial pay raises after 90 days and 9 months of employment.
- Must be 18 years or older to work with the dogs
- The Dog Daycare Attendant is responsible for the supervision, control and management of daycare dogs and ensuring the safety of the playgroup.
Primary Duties:
1. Dog Management- Interact with dogs in playgroups using appropriate toys and tools to ensure safe levels of play and minimizing stress levels of all dogs in playgroup.
- Maintain visual observation of dogs at all times and spread attention and play among all dogs in playgroup.
- Control level of play by following dog management and control procedures and instructions provided by management.
- Use proper dog handling techniques as instructed by management.
- Ensure you know all dogs in playgroup and can properly identify them. If not, request assistance from other staff or management.
- Report any unusual behavior, or eliminations and injuries to management immediately. 2. Cleaning Duties
- Complete general cleaning duties as posted or assigned
- Scoop dog waste immediately and dispose of it as instructed
- Mop up accidents immediately
- Dust mopping/wet mopping floors as assigned.
- Cleaning water bowls, kongs, and other toys 3. Office Duties
- Greeting customers and bringing dogs into playroom
- Handling payments
- Tracking dog attendance as needed
- Answering phones as needed
- Other general office duties as needed Minimum Experience, Skills, Certification or Academic Background Required
- High school graduate or GED preferred
- Good oral communication skills
- Previous work experience demonstrating dependability
- Previous experience providing animal care (personal or job related)
- Self motivated, independent worker
- Proven ability to follow instructions and learn new things
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Demonstrated flexibility and proven coping skills
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time Pay:
$14.00- $17.