Job Descriptions
Positions available
Description
You must have a car and an EXTREME love for dogs to apply for this position. The Dog Walking position includes walking the client’s dog(s), feeding and watering per client instruction. You must also be able to self-manage and be comfortable walking in the heat, cold rain and/or snow. 10am-2pm are the hours most suited for the dog walking job. It is advisable that you be available for at least two non-consecutive days (example: T/TH or M/W/F).
Required Duties
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You must have internet access and go online
to the Power Pet Sitter and check off that you completed your
visits. This must be done the day of your visits.
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You will go to an initial consultation to meet
the owner and dog(s) to see if you are a good fit and vice versa.
You will work out details for obtaining keys to client’s home at the
initial consultation. You will not be compensated for this as it is
an interview. If you need to make additional visits before starting
the job you will be compensated for that.
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Print the client information sheet to take
with you on the consultation and add any additional notes. If there
are additional notes, please let the office know so they may be
added in the system.
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Walk dog(s) on a leash, even in adverse
weather conditions. Keep the dog you are walking away from other
dogs until you are certain the dog you see is friendly.
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Keep client’s home secure while away on the
walk.
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All dogs must be on leash on the walk or in a
fenced area at the owner’s home. Do not depend on an invisible fence
for securing the dog(s).
q Write daily diary notes to the client on activities of your visit.
Description
The Pet Visiting position is for am/pm and can be afternoon visits for dogs. The hours are typically between 7-10 am, 1-3 pm and 6-9 pm. Cat visits are typically one time a day and may be flexible on times. The visit time duration is either 30 or 45 minutes. These are vacation visits so most jobs last anywhere from 3 days to 3 weeks.
Required Duties
q
You must have internet access and go online
to the Power Pet Sitter and check off that you completed your
visits. This must be done the day of your visits.
q
You will go to an initial consultation to
meet the owner and pets to see if you are a good fit and vice versa.
You will work out details for obtaining keys to client’s home at the
initial consultation. You will not be compensated for this as it is
an interview. If you need to make additional visits before starting
the job you will be compensated for that.
q
Print the client information sheet to take
with you on the consultation and add any additional notes. If there
are additional notes, please let the office know so they may be
added in the system.
q
Visits for cats include scooping litter daily
and changing the litter entirely after a week, feeding and loving
the kitties, giving fresh water daily, bringing in the mail and
newspaper, and watering a small number of plants. Most cat visits
are once a day and that time may be flexible. (If a client should
want a specific visit time for a cat you will be informed before you
start sit.)
q Pet Sitting visits for dogs should be done at roughly the same time each day to keep the continuity for the dogs. Dog visits are either 2 or 3 times a day. Visits for dogs include feeding, giving fresh water, playing, bringing in the mail and newspaper, and watering a small number of plants, plus a 15-20 minute walk per visit.
Overnight Pet/House Sitter Position
Description
The Overnight Pet/House Sitter position includes overnight stays in the client’s home. Some dogs will need a mid-day walk. You are not required to clean the house but you are required to clean up after yourself. At the completion of the overnight(s), wash and put clean sheets back on bed. Most overnight jobs range from 2 nights to 2 weeks. We prefer to hire sitters who are available for both durations of sits.
Required Duties
q
You must have internet access and go online
to the Power Pet Sitter and check off that you completed your
visits. This must be done the day of your visits.
q
You will go to an initial consultation to
meet the owner and pets to see if you are a good fit and vice versa.
You will work out details for obtaining keys to client’s home at the
initial consultation. You will not be compensated for this as it is
an interview. If you need to make additional visits before starting
the job you will be compensated for that.
q
Print the client information sheet to take
with you on the consultation and add any additional notes. If there
are additional notes, please let the office know so they may be
added in the system.
q
Overnight visits will consist of a 12 hour or
a 20 hour stay. Most of our overnight visits consist of a 12 hour
stay with added mid day visits.
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Be sure to water plants if asked. You are not
required to clean the house but you are required to clean up
after yourself. Sheets will be clean on bed.
Please wash them and put clean sheets back on bed before you
leave.
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Due to the bonding that occurs between sitter
and animal we require at least a six month commitment to working
with our company on an ongoing basis as an overnight pet and house
sitter. We get a lot of repeat clients. Clients (and animals) value
the continuity and stability that our long-term staff provides.
Please let us know if you have any questions about this or are not
able to commit to sitting for at least the next six months.
Description
The Pet Transportation position includes transporting client’s pets to their vet, pet daycare, groomer, etc.
Required Duties
q
You must have internet access and go online
to the Power Pet Sitter and check off that you completed your
visits. This must be done the day of your visits.
q
You will go to an initial consultation to
meet the owner and pets to see if you are a good fit and vice versa.
You will work out details for obtaining keys to client’s home at the
initial consultation. You will not be compensated for this as it is
an interview. If you need to make additional visits before starting
the job you will be compensated for that.
q
Print the client information sheet to take
with you on the consultation and add any additional notes. If there
are additional notes, please let the office know so they may be
added in the system.
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Sign release of auto liability with Four Paws
Pet Sitting Services, LLC