Pool Status or On-Call Pet Care Attendant
Job Overview:
A Pool Status or On-Call Pet Care Attendant attends to and cares for pets such as dogs, cats, birds, and other pets within a (24)
hour notice at our KENL INN facility. Great opportunity for high school and college students to pick up a few hours a month with
great pay. Job requirements may be cleaning and maintaining pet areas, taking dogs on nature hikes or managing our daycare yards
while the dogs are outside. Reports to Kennel Supervisor or Manager, for proper direction, interpretation, and evaluation. Maintains
and guarantees KENL INN, INC. quality and safety standards.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
● Provide water for pets according to schedule and instructions
● Cleans and disinfects pet areas
● Transfers pets between quarters and adjusts controls to regulate temperature and humidity of pets’ quarters.
● Maintains pet enclosures, fenced yards, hiking equipment, and other KENL INN property as assigned
● Plays and hikes with pets and summarizes activity on forms provided for pet owners.
● Attends Company sponsored training events targeted for continuing personal and professional growth and development.
● Observes safety and security procedures, determines appropriate action beyond guidelines, and reports potentially unsafe
conditions.
● Operates equipment as per operation guidelines and uses materials properly. Reports to Supervisor any failure to adhere to state,
federal, or county regulations, and/or KENL INN, INC. work ethics and standards.
● Reports to Supervisor any deviation from scheduling or quality of service that may become a potential liability or result in client
complaints.
● Performs related work as required.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
● Ability to work at short notice, due to call-offs and when current associates are sick
● Ability to properly handle, exercise, and control a variety of pets.
● Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers and other employees.
● Ability to apply common sense and understanding to conduct detailed written or oral instructions.
● Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
● Ability to solve problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
● Skilled at working with a diverse group of co-workers
● Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.
● Must be able to work independently, under pressure meeting client demands and company timelines.
● Ability to maintain confidentiality of customer and company information, including personnel matters
● Ability to adjust or adapt to a variety of personalities and work habits.
● Knowledge of KENL INN Code of Ethics, Pet Care Code of Ethics, KENL INN policy, law, and ability to implement principals
and regulations within job duties and interactions
● Must be able to communicate and handle conflict in a professional manner
● Ability to accept feedback and contribute to building a positive team spirit
● Ability to wear personal protective equipment and uniforms as required to maintain safe working conditions