Canine Caregiver

Playful Pets is hiring!

Playful Pets is a full-service doggie daycare, boarding, and grooming facility featuring 6,000 square feet of indoor space and 10,000 square feet of completely fenced-in outdoor space. We’re nestled within the growing Franklinton Arts District and located at 13 North Green Street, just one mile west of the Ohio Statehouse.

We’re looking for part-time canine caregivers. The Canine Caregiver is responsible for the supervision, control and management of daycare and boarding dogs, ensuring the safety of the playgroup. Bathing and Nail trims may also be asked. Additionally, the employee is responsible for the maintenance and cleaning of the play areas as well as other areas of the facility as assigned.

Primary Duties

1. Dog Management

• Interact with dogs in playgroups using appropriate methods to ensure safe levels of play and minimizing 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 proper dog handling techniques as instructed by management.
• Use proper 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 behavior, or eliminations and injuries to management immediately.
• Maintain playroom as instructed per the posted checklist.
• know all dogs in group, the special needs dog status and any unusual behaviors or concerns you have been managing during your shift.
• Review information on whiteboard 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.
• Bathing/Nail Trims as needed

2. Cleaning Duties

• Complete general cleaning duties as posted or assigned.
• Scoop dog waste immediately and dispose of it as instructed
• Mop up accidents immediately.
• Waste Removal
• Disinfect outside area.
• Cleaning water bowls, food bowls, and other items.

3. Office Duties

• Greeting customers and bringing dogs into playroom
• Handling payments
• Tracking dog attendance as needed
• Answering phones as needed
• Responding to emails as needed

4. Minimum Experience, Skills, Certification or Academic Background Required

• High school graduate or GED preferred, but not required
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Reliability as we are caring for LIVE ANIMALS!
• Previous experience providing animal care (PROFESSIONAL)
• Self-motivated, independent worker
• Proven ability to follow instructions and learn new things
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Demonstrated flexibility and proven coping skills

Physical Requirements: This job includes prolonged standing and walking. You must be able to move quickly at times. This job includes occasional lifting (up to 50 pounds) and bending.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15