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FULL TIME AND PART TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Thank you for your interest in becoming part of the Happy Paws Home Care crew. We are always looking for committed, animal enthusiast applicants that wish to pursue supplemental income through professional pet sitting. We are very selective with whom we hire and it's a process that is never rushed. We are always searching for just the right person.
Please find the job description below. If after reading it, you feel you may be a good fit for our crew, please complete an online application here: https://www.happypawscare.com/job-application/
Again, thank you for your interest
JOB TITLE: Pet PAL
SUMMARY: Pet PALs provide a wide range of services for owners of a variety of animals, but are primarily dogs and cats. Positions can be either part time or full time. It's the perfect permanent part time position with potential for growth and also great for someone looking to supplement their current income. The best candidates are those with open availability. Our busiest time of day is between 11am-2pm. We also have several visits in the early morning and evening.
Pet PALs may be required to feed, medicate, and give water to animals under their care while keeping their living space and bowls clean. They are expected to pick up after any animal they care for (litter box cleaning and pooper scooping). They are required to watch the animals closely to ensure they are in good health and are required to exercise animals, which may include high-energy dog walks of up to one hour per visit. They are required to keep records on the animal's health, feedings, behaviors and medications and must be able to articulate in a pet care journal that will be sent to client immediately following each visit. They must be detail oriented, problem solving individuals who can easily follow written instructions and who can express themselves in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in their writing.
We are looking for Pet PALs who are interested in a career as a pet care professional. You should be highly motivated and able to self manage, be cheerful, positive, enthusiastic, and have a genuine passion for the care of animals. You must have a very high level of customer service and act responsibly while being patient and tolerant when administering care. Since our sitters work in private homes, discretion and respect for the privacy of others is required. Sitters must conduct themselves in a professional manner, possess the ability to write engaging pet care journals using proper grammar and good spelling and, most of all, you must be flexible. You also be able to take constructive criticism in a positive and professional way.
Pet PALs must maintain emotional control during stressful situations, which may involve fearful or sick animals, last minute schedule changes, changes in care instructions, extreme weather, emergencies, etc. Certain visits may require frequent standing, brisk walking, lifting of heavy animals, and potentially dealing with dogs that jump up and have poor manners. Energy, good physical health, strength, fitness, animal sense and stamina are a must. All Employees are required to pass a reference and background check, a drug screen, and must be over the age of 21 and have a valid driver's license as well as a Smartphone or Tablet with data plan.
Pet PALs may also be asked to bring in a client's mail, adjust lights in the home, take out the trash, and water plants while the owner is away. You will also be responsible for making sure the client's home is maintained until their return.
Pet PALs must have a working knowledge of the Internet, be comfortable learning new web-based programs, have a Smartphone or Tablet with data plan, be able to access and respond to emails at least twice a day (once in the morning and again in the evening), and be extremely responsive.
All Employees are required to sign a non-compete agreement.
TIME BLOCKS
Happy Paws Home Care accepts applicants for the following time blocks. For any time block a sitter selects on their application, they must be available for that entire block. These are not "shift" blocks, meaning that you will not be required to work a shift from start to finish, but you should be AVAILABLE to complete visits if needed.
Morning (7-9am), Late Morning (10am-12pm), Afternoon (1-3pm), Late Afternoon (4-6pm), Evening (7-9pm), Overnight (10pm-6am)
COMPENSATION
Pet PALs are hired as Employees and are paid flat rates for services performed. Our pay rates come out to be about 50% of the billed visit including cancelation fees, additional pet fees and last minute fees. While we do try to keep sitters within their primary service area(s), at times sitters may be required to provide visits to clients outside of their primary area(s). In those instances, sitters are paid a rate of 60% of the billed visit. Sitters also retain 100% of any billed holiday fees and 100% of any tips left for them. In cases where appointments are split between multiple sitters, tips will be split accordingly unless otherwise directed by the client. Training Sits are paid at 25%. Sitters are compensated a flat rate of $10.00 for Client Meetings and Sitter Introductions. Overnight visits are compensated at 70%. Sitters are paid by direct deposit for visits they have completed every two weeks.
OVERVIEW
Must have experience caring for animals. This can include providing food and water, dog walking, scooping litter, minor grooming and administering medication.
Able to access e-mail at least twice daily and should be proficient with texting.
Able to stay current with any emails sent from our office - ex: reading all emails/responding quickly.
Required to have a Smartphone or Tablet with data plan.
Must be professional, courteous and communicative.
Must have daily access to the Internet and know how to navigate the web.
Must have a high level of customer service.
Must be able to handle stressful situations with a calm, assertive demeanor.
Must have clear handwriting, proper grammar, and good spelling.
Must be able to concisely express themselves.
Dog Walkers must be able to walk 2 dogs at once in a proper heel position.
Dog Walkers must be able to work with all dog breeds.
Must have experience with a variety of animal ages ranging from babies to geriatrics.
Must abide by our Employee Handbook at all times.
Are required to attend our quarterly staff meeting (on a Saturday: 9am-1pm).
Are required to, at times, pick up and drop off keys and supplies to the office in Kenwood.
Are required to meet with clients during the Client Meeting or Sitter Introduction.
Must have a strong ability to follow written instructions, be self-motivated and, self manage.
Must be friendly, confident and comfortable with meeting new clients and answering questions.
Must maintain a proactive, meticulous approach to caring for client's homes and pets.
Must have good communication skills and a positive demeanor.
Must have a willingness to take direction and develop their skills accordingly.
Must possess a strong attention to detail.
Sitters should be familiar with our service areas.
Must have reliable transportation that can accommodate extreme weather and high gas prices.
Must have the ability to walk and drive in inclement weather and heat.
Must be flexible and able to handle change with ease.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an Employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Work will routinely require the Employee to bend, stoop, kneel, and/or crouch. In addition to personalized care, Employees are often asked to perform light housekeeping tasks including sweeping in a client's home or vacuuming around litter boxes. The Employee is also required to work in outside weather conditions, including wet, hot and/or humid conditions. Pet Sitters may be required to walk at a moderate pace for up to one hour per sit with dogs that may pull.
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