Job Description About the Opportunity PetCloud is looking for more people who have a love of pets and want to offer some of the following services: Home Visits, Dog Walking, Doggy Day Care, Dog Sitting, House Sitting, Cat Sitting, Dog Grooming, Pet Taxi, Dog Training, Pet Sitting, NDIS Support such as social participation and inclusion.
Our support is an integral service for our community, along with upholding a high standard of care.
In this role, you will be able to work independently, and have excellent communication skills.
You will be confident and competent in pets of all temperaments and take pride in supporting clients in maintaining hygienic and safe pet-friendly homes or making connections with their community.
What you need for this role * A reliable smart phone * A current driver's license and car.
* A positive 'can-do' attitude, friendly, and well presented.
* Physical capacity to undertake the role.
* You will need an ABN (free to apply for one).
* Pass a Police Check - we can provide you with a link to have this done.
* Comfortable with cleaning and feeding animals, including handling pets of all temperaments and degree of socialisation.
* Proven experience delivering excellent customer service.
* Highly organised and able to work autonomously.
* Good smartphone or computer skills * An ability to self-organise daily workloads.
* Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and manage information in a discreet and respectful manner.
* Available for flexible hours, Monday to Friday.
Benefits * Your very own listing on PetCloud where you can list the services you want to offer such as Home Visits, Dog Walking, Doggy Day Care, Pet Sitting, House Sitting, Dog Training, NDIS Support * $31 per hour * Insurance provided - Paid for you by PetCloud * Training Provided - Accredited Animal Care * Training Provided - NDIS Orientation * You have the choice to accept or decline new jobs as they arise.
Why work with us?
PetCloud is an equal opportunity online care service marketplace and values workforce diversity and inclusion.
How to Apply: To apply for this position please click on the Apply Now button at the bottom of this page + Download the PetCloud App.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Requirements You'll need: A Smartphone, A Police check (or willingness to undergo one).
Willingness to undergo Training The ideal candidates will have: A love for animals and a Connection to Pets Be Flexible Calm & Resourceful - Do you use common sense, and think well under pressure?
Are you a person with a 'take charge' attitude if a situation calls for it?
Trustworthy & Safety Conscious Excellent time management skills.
Good communicator?
Responding to clients within 1-2 hours of an inquiry is a MUST.
Sensitive to the needs of the pet ie.
Mindful enough to recognise when its a hot day to ensure a dogs paws don't get burnt or ensure they don't overheat, and ensure they get enough water.
Experienced & Prepared Consistent and reliable Are you able to be reassuring to Pet Owners and reliable?
Are you patient with pets who may not be toilet trained?
Willing to investigate different local councils about their local bylaws and whether or not you need a permit.
Do you have attention to detail?
Attitude: Committed to providing a high standard of quality care to animals Friendly and enthusiastic to clients An expert at reading canine body language (or willing to learn) Willing to devote research time prior to taking a new breed of pet on to learn their temperaments Diligent – you do a job well - the first time.
Are you good at building rapport?
If offering Pet Sitting from your own home: Do you have a secure fenced property?
Is your garden free of plants that are toxic to pets?
Do you own pets that are socialised and get along with other pets?
Are bodies of water fenced?
Are you reliable and able to keep good records of appointments to show up on time?
Are you willing to research pet breeds and their care needs?
Observant – knows when a pet has missed a wee and poo Familiar with basic training commands (we can teach you)