Canine Attendant - Part-time/On Call

SE 17th near SE Tacoma, Portland OR

Description

Working under the direction of the Manager, the individual would be responsible for supervision and care of multiple dogs in key areas; monitoring group play, breaks, feeding, bathing, maintaining a clean facility, and interacting with clients. The position requires someone with a positive attitude, who is reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented with a great work ethic and good communication skills. This is a fun job with hard physical labor as about half the duties involve heavy cleaning (it goes with having a lot of dogs at an indoor facility). The right individual must love dogs! Some knowledge of dog behavior is helpful, but a passion for animals and animal welfare is a requirement. This position requires the ability to work with a variety of sizes, personalities, and ages of dogs and also requires being on your feet for 5 – 9 hours. This individual must be at least 18 years old with some prior work history. Reliable transportation is required as some shifts will start at 6:45 am sharp – must be punctual and reliable. This is an 10-15 hours per week position (might be less or more dependent on need; some hours will be regularly scheduled). The hours of the facility are 7am -7pm Monday – Friday; hours vary by need on Saturday and Sunday. This person must be available for Holidays and schools breaks. Compensation: $13.25 per hour. Duties include: meeting with clients who are dropping off or picking up their dogs; processing payments; documenting client instructions, medications, applications, and personal items; data entry of client, dog, and payment information; maintain visual observation of dogs at all times and spread attention and play among all dogs in playgroup. maintaining a sanitary environment throughout the facility; scoop/mop up dog waste immediately and dispose of it as instructed; performing routine housekeeping tasks such as laundry, dish washing, sweeping, mopping; feeding dogs by ensuring both food and medication are administered at prescribed times and in prescribed ways; maintaining watering dog bowls throughout day and prior to end of shift; observe and communicate details of dog behavior, activities and well-being; bathing dogs; photographing dogs when assigned; perform all other duties as assigned. Minimum requirements: Must be 18 years of age or older; Prior experience caring for or working with dogs; One -two years customer services experience (retail, service industry, etc.); High school graduate or GED (some college preferred); Basic computer skills; Must be punctual and work a flexible schedule on short notice; Must be able to pass criminal background check. How to Apply: Send an email with “Canine Attendant” in the subject line. Please include both a resume and a cover letter as attachments to the email. In your cover letter, please address all of the following: Please describe your previous experience working with dogs. What did you find most challenging? What is your favorite type of dog and why? How would you define “timeliness”? Why do you want to work as a Canine Attendant? Individuals who do not include both a resume and cover letter will not be considered. Please, no phone calls or walk-ins.