Preppy Pet hiring Doggie Daycare Attendant

JOB DESCRIPTION

DAYCARE

EMPLOYEE

Pay is $7.25 for 1 week of training, then it is raised to $9.00 hr Doggie Daycare is a learned job. You will not be expected to be able to perform any of the following job duties without first going through a training period. In addition, we are all always learning from each other and from the dogs, and experiencing daycare first-hand is the best way to learn dog behavior and to become comfortable with acceptable types of play. You will never be asked or expected to do anything for which you are not fully trained and comfortable. As a part of our team here at Preppy Pet Northwest Houston, you will be responsible for supervising play in our busy doggie daycare program. Much of the job involves monitoring play while being aware of various play styles and ensuring that all dogs are safe, stress-free, and having fun. You will also be expected to help maintain a clean play space for the dogs by watching for, picking up, and properly disposing of any waste. Daycare is an interactive play environment and carries some inherent risks, both to the dogs and to the staff. Our #1 priority here is safety, and the daycare team plays an integral role in keeping everyone free from harm. You will be expected to be able to recognize a potential problem before it escalates, and to know how to quickly and carefully break up any situation. Although fights in the daycare yard are rare, if one does happen you will be expected to involve yourself without hesitation.

Work Hours:

9:00 am

• 4:00 pm, 6:30 am-3:00pm or 11:am-7:00pm, Monday through Friday. Sat 8:00am
• 5:00pm Additional responsibilities: We are a small business and therefore everyone is expected to help with other tasks when needed.

Other things which you may be asked to help with include kennel cleaning, taking boarding dogs outside, feeding breakfasts and/or suppers to boarding dogs, and general housekeeping around the building such as vacuuming or mopping.

Physical Requirements:

This job includes prolonged standing and walking. You must be able to move quickly if needed. This job includes occasional lifting (up to 50 pounds) and bending Benefits offered: Workplace perks such as food/coffee and flexible work schedules Flexible schedules Employee discounts Hours per week: 20-29 30-39 Overtime often available: No Typical end time: 4PM Typical start time: 8AM Work Remotely No This Job Is Ideal for

Someone Who Is:

Dependable

• more reliable than spontaneous People-oriented
• enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects Adaptable/flexible
• enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction Autonomous/Independent
• enjoys working with little direction High stress tolerance
• thrives in a high-pressure environment

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$9.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule

Work Location:

In person