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  • Pet Care and Retail Associate
    Pet Care and Retail Associate
    4 days ago
    $16.5 hourly
    Full-time
    Red Hook, Brooklyn

    A Pet Care and Retail Associate is responsible for engaging with pet parents and their pets while providing positive experiences and upholding the company’s vision, mission, values, and strategy. This role is responsible for the retail store cleanliness, maintenance, as well as the direct safe care of pets within our store. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: • Responsible for the pet parent experience and outcomes conducted in person, over the phone, at the sales register and online., • Greets pet parents and answers their questions throughout the store., • Ensure pets have a smooth, positive, pick-up and drop off experience., • Responsible for the pet healthcare of store owned pets and plants, which includes feeding, watering and cleaning all pet habitats (ie, birds and plants)., • Maintains total store cleanliness standards., • Supports retail success with product sorting, shelf stocking, and pricing updates., • Recommends, informs, and sells merchandise, services and supplies., • Promotes special events such as evening or weekend programming., • Ensures a safe environment for our associates, pets, and pet parents., • Responsible for taking immediate action when a sick/injured pet is identified in the store., • Assists and works in various areas throughout the store (including services such as daycare, dog walking, pet bathing, pet home check-ins, etc) as required., • Including some boarding (on-site overnight care of animals)., • Other duties may be assigned., • Follow all Operations policies and procedures. ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT • Associates are required to stand, walk, climb a ladder, and use hands to handle, feel, hold, write, etc. The associate frequently is required to reach with hands and arms: stoop, kneel, crouch, talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include depth perception. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions., • Associates must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally team lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include depth perception., • While performing the duties of this job, the associate is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, as well as a wet environment with an abundance of pet hair. The noise level is moderate in the work environment; however, associates may be exposed to high levels of noise at times. Exposure to live animals and their handling is common. Qualifications • 2+ years experience working with animals in similar business., • Strong written and verbal communication skills., • Able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed., • Ability to react under pressure and maintain composure., • Animal Handling Certificate (or ability to obtain within first 30 days), • Animal CPR certificate (preferred not required) Compensation and Benefits Pet Care and Retail Associate are paid $16.50 an hour. Benefits include: • Paid weekly, • Associate discounts and perks, • Development opportunities Apply Now! We’re delighted you’re interested in promoting the well-being, happiness, care, and safety of every animal that enters our doors. We're excited to hear your story and learn more about you!

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  • Home Help Aide (HHA)
    Home Help Aide (HHA)
    19 days ago
    $17 hourly
    Part-time
    Union

    For more information: Find us on Google! Position Summary: The Home Health Aide (HHA) provides personal care and support services to clients in their homes under the supervision of a licensed nurse or healthcare professional. The HHA assists clients with daily living activities, promotes comfort and safety, and helps maintain a clean and healthy environment. Key Responsibilities: • Assist clients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including:, • Bathing, grooming, dressing, and personal hygiene, • Toileting and incontinence care, • Mobility assistance and transfers, • Assist with meal preparation and feeding, if necessary, • Monitor and report changes in the client’s physical, emotional, or mental condition, • Take and record vital signs as assigned, • Provide medication reminders (as permitted by state regulations), • Perform light housekeeping duties related to client care, • Accompany clients to appointments or errands if required, • Maintain accurate and timely documentation of care provided, • Follow care plans and agency policies, • Ensure client safety and confidentiality at all times Qualifications: • Valid Home Health Aide (HHA) certification (as required by state), • High school diploma or equivalent (preferred), • CPR certification (preferred or required per agency policy), • Previous caregiving experience (preferred but not required), • Ability to lift, transfer, and assist clients safely, • Reliable transportation (if travel required), • Strong communication and interpersonal skills Skills & Competencies: • Compassionate and patient demeanor, • Dependable and punctual, • Ability to work independently, • Strong observation skills, • Respect for client dignity and privacy Physical Requirements: • Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 25–50 lbs, • Ability to assist with transfers and mobility

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