Overnight Canine Caretaker - Calgary, Canada - Pup City Doggy Daycare

Description

This position requires honesty, compassion, vigilance, quick thinking and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations as well as a strong focus on thorough communication, record keeping and cleaning duties.

• Thorough cleaning of the facility
• Let boarders out for a late night and morning potty break
• Complete addon boarding services as needed (evening walk,
• Prompt and thorough cleaning of waste
• Clean and maintain suites, keeping them free of waste, fur/hair, and other unsanitary or hazardous materials
• Supervise dogs throughout the night
• Keep records of health, feeding, behaviour, medication administration, walking or other services completed for each dog as needed
• Willingness to study and learn canine behavior and body language
• Thorough and complete communication of any necessary notes of tasks completed or information through written notes for following shift, and completing necessary notes in client files as needed
• Preparing breakfast and feeding dogs in AM before morning shift begins
• Setting up play rooms for morning shift

• At least 18 years old
• Prior experience at dog daycare, shelter or other similar experience an asset
• Familiarity with various dog breeds
• Passion for taking care of animals
• Teamwork and strong communication skills
• Physical stamina for cleaning and maintaining suites and cleanliness of facility
• Ability to handle breeds of all sizes and energy levels
• Patience and ability to remain calm
• Understanding of force free and positive reinforcement techniques
• Must be reliable and punctual
• Self motivated and can work well and diligently on your own

• Night shift
• Weekend availability