House Sitter/Pet Sitter Elizabeth/So. Parker

We Have an Immediate Need for Pet Sitters and Overnight Care In Elizabeth and So. Parker

Requirements

• You MUST LIVE in these areas to apply as territories are assigned based upon where you reside also, a short survey follows the application it must be completed
• Over 21 years old
• Able to function as a licensee of As You Wish and will be compensated on a per job basis, this is great supplemental income!
• Able to follow detailed instruction
• Must be comfortable engaging with a wide variety of clients in a professional manner.
• Openly available. Understand animals need constant care regardless of time of day or day of week. We work while others vacation and go to the office!  You MUST be able to provide overnight/extended stay care.
• Able to self-manage with strong time management skills
• Comfortable walking/driving in heat, rain, and snow and must own appropriate apparel (i.e. parka, gloves, scarf, boots, raingear, etc.) to apply for this position.
• Able to commit to work for As You Wish for at least 6 months to apply for this position.
• Passionate about animals
• Have a car, auto insurance and a clean MVR.
• Able to self-manage.
• Able to walk (likely 5-10 miles/day) and handle dogs on the appropriate or designated leash. Dog behavior or training experience a plus!
• Able to administer first aid as necessary during the dog visit.  This would include cuts to paws, feet, noses and/or insect bites, etc.(training available)
• Skilled at taking detailed notes and communicating effectively in both written and oral form.                                                                               
• You must possess the ability to market your business to potential clients and business partners.
• You must have a cell phone preferably with text message capability and also be comfortable using a computer to generate reports and complete schedules

***PHYSICAL DEMANDS***

Activity Level:  Heavy – Walk, lift, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, handle, hear and see. Be able to walk up to 10 miles daily.  Occasional—Lifting up to 35 lbs.  (Lifting dog into and out of vehicle or onto bed if necessary)

Environment:—Outdoors for 95% of the time

*** EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS***

• Completion of Recognized Hands On Pet First Aid/CPR training course.
• As You Wish encourages on-going training in animal related behavior, a professional certification course or attendance at the annual NAPPS Forum