Albany Four Paws Inn, Dog Daycare Attendant

Definition: Works under the direction of the Manager’s to ensure dogs are properly cared for and supervised. Responsible for monitoring the dogs’ overall activities and ensuring dogs play well together to prevent injuries or altercations. Responsible for ensuring standards of cleanliness and organization are maintained in the play and boarding areas, and other areas of the facility. Ensures that directions for feeding and medications are followed precisely. Coordinate with other dog care attendants, other employees, clients and the manager through effective and efficient communications. This job is mentally and physically active as activities include standing bending, and moving around and the ability to lift 60 pounds. About half the duties involve cleaning and maintaining a sparkling clean environment.

Examples of Duties:

• supervising dogs while playing or resting;
• maintaining a sanitary environment throughout the buildings;
• performing routine housekeeping tasks such as laundry, dishwashing, sweeping, mopping, dusting;
• ensuring that all equipment, including toys, is clean and well-maintained.
• cleaning all aspects and areas of the facility – including trash;
• feeding dogs by ensuring both food and mediation are administered at prescribed times and in prescribed ways as well as marking the medication log;
• maintaining watering dog bowls throughout day and prior to end of shift;
• maintaining daily information on dog behavior, activities and well-being;
• communicating dog status at end of shift;
• photographing dogs when assigned;
• other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Enjoy working with dogs; Enjoy working outside
• positive attitude, reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented with a great work ethic;
• good written/verbal communication;
• basic computer competence for internet and e-mail;
• reliable transportation

Ability to:

• provide the dogs with a good experience, with an emphasis on their social well-being.
• ensure that all dogs have a fun and enriching time at The Four Paws Inn;
• work with dogs of a variety of sizes, personalities, and play styles;
• monitor dogs and take care of dogs in large play groups;
• read and respond proactively to dog body language;
• anticipate if problems between dogs may occur and prevent them from happening in a safe and positive manner;
• remain calm and effective in stressful situations;
• understand daily processes and make appropriate recommendations for improvements;
• communicate items needing purchase, replacement or repair;
• communicate challenges and questions that need attention to management as soon as possible;
• maintain required attendance level and adherence to work schedule;
• follow appropriate safety procedures;
• be on your feet for duration of shift;
• dress for the weather conditions;
• lift up to 60 lbs;
• run/move/react quickly;
• be detail oriented and organized;
• provide excellent customer service;
• take on a flexible schedule;
• work independently as well as part of a team environment

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $14.00 - $14.50 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Work Days:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed
• Weekends only

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Do you like working outside?

Work Location: In person