Job Description
DAYCARE ASSISTANT JOB DESCRIPTION
FULL TIME
We are expanding our team at Pawfect Companions.
We are looking for a hard working, reliable and dedicated dog lover who has previous experience working with dogs and who has a passion to see the business grow.
During the day you will be required to stimulate the dogs both physically and mentally. General cleaning of the day care throughout the day will also will be expected. Responsible for the supervision of all the dogs at all times, control and ensuring the safety of the dogs in our care. From time to time there might be other jobs that you are asked to complete.
Requirements
- Must have Dog first aid certificate , a Canine Qualification and experience working with dogs who is comfortable, confident with all breeds and sizes
- To enjoy the outdoors - whether rain or shine
- Strong communication skills, social and enthusiastic individual who can confidently fit in with a small team
- The successful applicant must be methodical, organised and have attention to care in all aspects of the role.
Primary Duties
- Interact with dogs in playgroups using appropriate toys and tools to ensure safe levels of play and minimising 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 appropriate dog handling techniques as instructed by management.
- Use appropriate dog introduction procedures.
- Use appropriate praise and dog correction methods.
- Ensure you know all dogs in playgroup and can properly identify them. If not, request assistance from other staff or management.
- Watch all new dogs carefully and immediately consult with management if you have concerns.
- For all dogs in playgroup, report any unusual behaviour, or eliminations and injuries to management immediately.
- Maintain playroom as instructed per the posted checklist.
- Ensure that all staff that relieve you for break or shift change know all dogs in group, the special needs dog status and any unusual behaviours or concerns you have been managing during your shift.
- Review information on the “playgroup” board in main room and in playroom before start of shift and comply with instructions.
- Complete dog incident reports timely when required. If you are not sure whether a report is required check with management.
- Exercising dogs correctly according to their needs and energy levels
Cleaning Duties
- Complete general cleaning duties as posted or assigned
- Clean dog waste immediately and dispose of it as instructed
- Mop up accidents immediately
- Dust mopping/wet mopping floors as assigned.
- Removing rubbish from containers
- Disinfect outside area
- Emptying washing basket and drying it
- Cleaning water bowls, beds, kongs, and other toys
- Office/Admin and Reception Duties
- Greeting customers and bringing dogs into playroom
- Handling payments
- Tracking dog attendance as needed
- Answering phones as needed
- Completing Dog assessments
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
Application question(s):
- Do you have a Canine qualification?
Experience:
- Canine: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
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