Experienced Dog Daycare Attendant at LAP OF LUXURY PET RESORT INC

Wheaton, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 May, 26

Salary

18.0

Posted On

18 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Animal Care, Dog Supervision, Body Language Monitoring, Socialization, Sanitation, Health Monitoring, Photo Taking, Teamwork, Communication, Attention To Detail, Handling Large Dogs, Basic Dog Training

Industry

Retail

Description

Description Lap of Luxury Pet Resort is a cage-free by day, kennel by night environment and has been pampering the pets of Wheaton for over 13 years now. We are looking for dog and pet care professionals who are passionate about animals and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. We pride ourselves in giving personalized care, extra attention and having a team that loves the animals as much as their owners do. Duties Include: Supervising groups of dogs that includes activities and socialization throughout the day. Monitoring play, body language and social cues in groups of dogs, adapting to control the energy of the group, making any needed adjustments. Ensure a safe and healthy environment by adhering to all our cleaning and sanitation rules. Monitoring dog health and behavior and taking prompt and appropriate actions Responsible for taking daily photos of the dogs. Requirements Candidates should possess these qualities: A passion for dogs and animal care. Experience working in a dog day care or pet care field. Understanding and tolerance of animal behavior. Knowledge and experience with basic dog training skills. Comfortable handling of all sizes of dogs of all breeds and occasionally cats or other types of pets. Must have the ability to handle groups of dogs of up to 20 dogs at a time. A cheerful and positive attitude focused on teamwork. Ability to work in an environment where you will experience constant standing, walking, bending, pushing, pulling, reaching, etc. for 6+ hours. Ability to perform all cleaning duties such as mopping, vacuuming, sanitizing, etc. to keep up with our cleanliness and sanitation standards. Must be reliable, punctual, and dependable. The ability to communicate appropriately with your team and customers. The capability of learning new skills, taking directions, and applying it independently. Strong attention to detail. Availability to work Weekends & Holidays. High School Diploma or Equivalent GED Job Types Part-Time and Full-Time positions available $17-18 an hour, starting rate dependent upon skill and experience. 6 and 12 hour shifts Benefits Health Benefits Retirement Benefits Paid Time Off Employee Discounts Weekend Bonus Pay Time and a Half for Holidays and OT On Site Training

Responsibilities

The role involves supervising groups of dogs through activities and socialization while closely monitoring their play, body language, and social cues to maintain group energy and safety. Responsibilities also include ensuring a healthy environment through strict adherence to cleaning rules and monitoring dog health, along with taking daily photos.