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Fur Star Pet Care, LLV

Fur Star Pet Care, LLC is a PROFESSIONAL PET SITTING/dog walking service which began in August 2016. Our mission is to provide PROFESSIONAL loving care to pets while their owners are away at work or on vacation. Our main service is &quot;peace of mind&quot; to the pet owner.Sitters will be independent contractors instead of employees. A sitter can choose to accept or decline any pet sitting assignment offered to them. However, we are looking for sitters with reasonable availability and flexibility who will choose to accept most assignments. MUST HAVE NO CRIMINAL BACKGROUND.Currently we need to staff overnights 7p-7a with a midday pop in AND our nanny package, which requires 20 hours/day of live in services. ideal for WFH or retirees. Non smoking mandated by Client. Must be over 21 yo to apply.We also looking for a Daily Dog Walker who can work Monday through Friday 10 AM to 2 PM. Sitters are expected to visit a client's home for the scheduled amount of time and complete it within the time frame specified by the client. Sitters must have a smartphone and be able to use it well and check emails and texts frequently throughout the day. They will need to use GPS/maps to locate a client's home. Sitters are expected to download a free app called Time To Pet and be willing to use the app to communicate to clients, notify them of a completed visit, and send pictures of pets. Sitters may also be responsible for a client's mail, adjusting lights, taking out the trash, and cleaning up any pet messes, even some not-so-pleasant ones, ensuring the client's home is maintained until their return.We are looking for sitters who are able to SELF MANAGE. They must be PROFESSIONAL, cheerful, positive, enthusiastic, and have a genuine passion for the care of animals. They must have a very high level of customer service and be good at making clients feel at peace about leaving their most prized possessions in their care. They must act responsibly while being patient and tolerant when administering care. Since our sitters work independently in private homes, discretion and respect for the privacy of others are required. Sitters must conduct themselves in a professional manner. Sitters must be independent and able to perform initial meet and greets at the clients' homes, and perform pet visits alone and without bringing other adults, children, or pets with them.Sitters must be able to maintain emotional control during stressful situations, which may involve fearful or sick animals, last minute schedule changes, changes in care instructions, weather conditions, emergencies, etc. Certain visits may require frequent standing, brisk walking, lifting of animals, and potentially dealing with excited, happy dogs that jump up, scratch, push, and lick. Energy, good physical health, strength, animal sense, and stamina are a must. All sitters are required to pass a reference and background check, be over the age of 21 and have a valid driver's license.TIMEFRAMES We operate on the following timeframes for pet visits. Clients choose and pay for a certain timeframe for pet sits to be completed.Morning (6am-9am) Late Morning (9am-12pm) Afternoon (12pm-3pm) Early Evening (3pm-6pm) Late Evening (6pm-9pm) Late Night (9pm-10pm) Overnight (7pm-7am)Sitters are given the choice to accept or not accept a particular pet sitting assignment for any reason. If the sitter has committed to something, it is expected that that commitment will be kept.SERVICE AREAS We serve a 30 mile radius of Columbus so reliable transportation is a must.COMPENSATION Sitters pay rates begin at $18 per house (Plus frequent tips from the clients) and overnight rates start at $90. Sitters receive a percentage of the cost of the service they perform and are compensated for additional animals. There may be opportunities for raises in pay rates as the sitter gains experience and happy clients. There will be bonus pay for all sitters willing to work on holidays, and late night visits (9pm-10pm). Due to the nature of this business, the amount of work available will vary. There may be weeks or certain months when little to no work is available. January and February may be the slowest months. June through December are the busiest months.BENEFITS Sitters may choose to do other pet sitting jobs on their own or through other agencies at the same time as long as it is not affecting Fur Star clients in any way. Stealing clients would result in the termination of the sitter's relationship with Fur Star Pet Care, LLC. When pet sitting for a Fur Star Pet Care client, you'll be included under our liability insurance.OVERVIEW Must have some experience caring for animals and be comfortable around large, energetic dogs. Must be able to communicate through email and text, and be able to take pictures to send to clients. Required to have a smartphone for communication, GPS/maps capability, and the ability to download and use apps. Must be professional, courteous and communicative with others. Must have a high level of customer service. Must be able to handle stressful situations with a calm, assertive demeanor. May be asked to attend occasional Fur Star Pet Care meetings. Are required to meet with clients at their home during the Client Meet and Greet and be able to make a good impression and speak professionally and in a friendly manner. Must have a strong ability to follow detailed written instructions, solve problems that arise, and be self motivated, and able to self manage. Must maintain a proactive, meticulous approach to caring for client's homes and pets. They are putting all of their assets in your hands. They must be able to trust the sitter. Must have good communication skills and a positive demeanor. Must have a willingness to take direction and develop their skills accordingly. Must possess a strong attention to detail. Must have reliable transportation that can accommodate various weather conditions. Must have good time management and able to stay on your schedule, not arriving too early or too late for pet visits. Must have the ability to walk and drive in inclement weather and heat. Must be willing to work in outside weather conditions, including cold, wet, hot and/or humid conditions. Must be flexible and able to handle change with ease. Must be willing to perform light housekeeping tasks including sweeping in a client's home or vacuuming around litter boxesPHYSICAL DEMANDS Work will routinely require the sitter to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, lift heavy cat litter or food bags and possibly lift pets. While rare, sitters may experience physical injuries from bites and scratches by dogs, cats, or other types of pets. Minor bruises and scratches may be frequent. There will be extensive driving with this position.Job Type: ContractPay: From $20,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>Employee discount</li><li>Flexible schedule</li><li>Referral program</li></ul>Work Location: In person

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Overnight Pet Care Specialist/Daily Dog Walker