Benefits:

401(k)

Employee discounts

Opportunity for advancement

Looking for a part-time Doggy Day Care Attendant and Enrichment Specialist to join Central Bark Henrietta!

Summary: Responsible for the care and handling of playgroups. We operate 365 days a year; employees are expected to work weekends and holidays in all types of weather. Approximately 60% of your time will be standing on your feet supervising play groups and cleaning up waste indoors and outdoors, 20% will be crating, feeding and bringing dogs to and from owners, and the remaining 20% is spent on general cleaning of the facility. Levels of responsibility will increase according to the level of the employee.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the follow (other duties may be assigned):

Caring for and supervising play groups of dogs including, playing with dogs, brushing, petting, holding, crating, leashing, collaring, clothing (when jackets are needed), applying first aid, feeding, medicating, cleaning up after dogs, etc.

Works as a team member with others and management in providing dog daycare programs and sleepover services.

Helps to ensure that customer satisfaction is consistently obtained. Helps to support the efficient and effective operation of the facility. Helps to maintain the highest company standards in the delivery of all services. Is directly responsible for duties as assigned by management.

Cleaning duties such as cleaning up dog waste, sweeping, mopping, dusting, disinfecting, shoveling, cleaning crates, and bathing dogs. Is directly responsible for maintaining a clean and safe environment at all times for the dogs in our care.

Is directly responsible for providing and documenting the appropriate information about individual dogs under his/her supervision on the shift change report.

Is responsible for reading and knowing all Company Policies and Procedures.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: Dog-handling skills are preferred. Skills may be in the form of pet ownership, previous pet ownership, working with animals, and attending dog training and/or behavior seminars. Training sessions and seminars may be scheduled during non-working hours where your attendance may be required.

Physical Skills: Ability to perform a variety of demanding physical activities, including lifting a minimum of 50 pounds (whether it is a bag of dog food, a crate, or a dog), standing for long periods of time, and enduring extreme outdoor temperatures. Grasping, pinching, and pulling skills are also needed to leash and collar dogs as well as control them.

Health: It is required that all employees are current on their Tetanus vaccination.

Language Skills. Ability to read dog information including names, medication and feeding instructions, schedules, and the like. Be able to communicate dog issues with management either via written or oral communication.

Computer Skills: A basic understanding of Windows-based applications is helpful.

Reasoning Ability: An ability to define problems, analyze emergencies, and think on your feet. Dogs can get into scuffles at any time and it is the employees’ job to keep everyone safe. Reading dog’s behavior and catching key indicators of possible conflict is a must to ensure the safety and well-being of the playgroup.

At Central Bark, we value our employees as much as we value our furry friends.

Our inclusive STAFF culture will focus on:

· Safety and wellbeing of dogs AND staff

· Teamwork

· Accountability

· FUN

· Friendly

Central Bark will always invest in our team to encourage our culture. With a transparent structure in place, our management team will coach and assist you in maximizing your earning potential.

Central Bark Henrietta, NY | Doggy Day Care (centralbarkusa.com)