Dog Daycare Attendant
Part Time and full time openings for a Dog Daycare Room Attendant. Must be able to work various shifts per week and be available weekdays, weekends, and holidays (paid time and a half). No experience required, will train right candidates. Must be authorized to work in the United States and have reliable transportation. Minimum age 18 years old.
Dogtopia is seeking hardworking, organized and self-motivated playroom attendants for our busy dog daycare location. The position is part time/full time with employment all year. The primary responsibility is maintaining and facilitating safe and fun play for large groups of dogs in an open setting. Strong customer service skills are also required. You will be interacting with the public as well.
You must be able to interact in a positive way with all sizes and breeds of dogs. Cleaning on a daily basis (lots of dogs means lots of cleaning). Able to work days, evenings and holidays (shifts range from 6:15am > 8:45pm).
Job responsibilities include:
1) Supervise playrooms
– maintain control of large group of open play dogs in the playroom at all times to ensure a safe environment.
– Behavioral issues are addressed proactively in a timely and effective manner. This may include crating for “time outs” when necessary, but never includes the use of physical force or punishment of the dogs.
-Aware of environment at all times and consistently attends to any special needs dogs including dogs that need to be crated when other dogs enter the playroom and dogs that cannot be together.
2) Cleaning Duties
– Playroom is continually monitored and kept free of messes by immediate and continual spot cleaning throughout the shift.
– Daily cleaning assignments which include sweeping, mopping, taking out the trash, refilling the water cooler and replacing water bowls.
– Cleaning procedures involve the proper use of non-toxic chemicals to ensure a safe environment for people and dogs.
-Daily and weekly cleaning assignments include moving and sanitizing crates up to 48″x24″. Cleaning walls, floors and play equipment with sanitizing solutions.
3) Health and Grooming
– Demonstrate ability to bathe any size dog without direct supervision to our company standard. Proper procedures include the use of appropriate shampoo for the dog, appropriate use of bathing equipment, and the clean-up of the bathing area upon completion.- Ability to clip dog toe nails with the assistance of another team member.
– Ability to understand and follow the feeding, medication and allergy lists to ensure all health standards are consistently met.
4)Teamwork and Own Initiatives
– Ability to work cohesively with team members in a respectful and professional manner.
– Utilize company tools to communicate relevant information daily via the activity log and to the supervisor.
– Maintain a positive attitude and demeanor in all aspects of their position including room management and customer service.
– Maintain consistent time and attendance standards.
– Follow company dress code guidelines for professional and safety standards.
– Be on time for scheduled shifts.