Canine Attendant

**Canine Attendant**

The Canine Attendant is responsible for the supervision, control and management of daycare dogs and ensuring the safety of the playgroup. Employee is also responsible for the maintenance and cleaning of the play as well as other areas of the facility as assigned.

DUTIES

1. Dog Management
- Interact with dogs in playgroups using appropriate toys and tools 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.
- Use proper dog handling techniques.
- Use proper dog introduction procedures.
- Use appropriate praise and dog correction methods.
- Ensure you know all dogs in playgroup and can properly identify them.
- Monitor all new dogs carefully and take immediate steps to prevent any incidents.
- For all dogs in playgroup, report any unusual behavior, reactions and injuries to management immediately.
- Maintain play area as instructed per the posted checklist.
- Ensure that all staff that relieve you for break or shift change know all dogs in group, the special needs dog status and any unusual behaviors or concerns you have been managing during your shift.
- Complete dog incident reports timely when required. If you are not sure whether a report is required check with management.

2. Cleaning Duties
- Complete general cleaning duties as posted or assigned
- Scoop dog waste immediately and dispose of it as instructed
- Disinfect outside area
- Cleaning water bowls, kongs, and other toys

3. General
- Greeting customers and bring dogs into play area
- Tracking dog attendance as needed
- Answering phones as needed
- Other general office duties as needed

4. Minimum Experience, Skills, Certification or Academic Background Required
- Matric
- PetSence or similar canine care qualification will be beneficial.
- Good oral communication skills
- Previous work experience demonstrating reliability.
- Previous experience providing animal care (personal or job related)
- 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.

Pay: From R6 000,00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Centurion, Gauteng: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- caring for dogs: 2 years (required)

**Location**:

- Centurion, Gauteng (preferred)

Application Deadline: 2024/10/19