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  • Doggie Daycare Attendant
    Doggie Daycare Attendant
    2 days ago
    Full-time
    West Side, Newark

    Do you Love dogs? Do you enjoy watching or sitting with pets? We are a grooming salon & pet care facility and we would love someone who is comfortable and has a soft spot for dogs. Join our vibrant pet care team as a Doggie Daycare Attendant, where your enthusiasm and love for animals will shine! In this energetic role, you will be responsible for ensuring a safe, fun, and engaging environment for dogs of all sizes and temperaments. Your day-to-day activities will involve supervising playtime, assisting with pet care routines, providing exceptional customer service to pet owners, cleaning the salon, washing & drying the pups, and assisting our staff with computer and content needs. This paid position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on pets’ lives while developing valuable skills in animal handling and care. Duties Perform professional grooming services including bathing, drying, and nail clipping tailored to each dog’s breed and individual needs Handle dogs safely and confidently using animal restraint techniques to ensure comfort and security during grooming procedures Assess each pet’s coat condition, skin health, and overall well-being, alerting management staff if necessary Maintain a clean and organized grooming area, ensuring all tools and equipment are sanitized and ready for use Provide excellent customer service by communicating with pet owners about grooming needs and aftercare instructions Assist with pet handling during drop-off and pick-up, ensuring a calm environment for all animals Support pet care routines such as feeding or administering medication if required Ensure camp grounds are clean, safe, and free from any debris Engage dogs, take photos, videos, and applicable content to post on our social media sites and send to paw-rents Qualifications Proven experience in pet grooming, dog handling, or animal care roles such as veterinary technician or assistant is highly preferred Knowledge of dog training techniques and animal restraint methods to ensure safe grooming sessions Familiarity with veterinary procedures related to animal health, skin conditions, or pet sitting is a plus Ability to lift heavy objects (heavy lifting) such as large dogs or equipment safely and effectively Strong communication skills with a friendly approach to customer service and pet owner interactions Experience working with animals in kennel environments or similar settings is advantageous Passion for animal handling, pet care, and delivering exceptional customer experiences Embark on a fulfilling career where your dedication to animal well-being makes a difference! We’re committed to supporting your growth in pet grooming while fostering a lively, positive work environment. Pay: From $15.92 per hour Work Location: In person

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  • Service Aide-Food Service
    Service Aide-Food Service
    15 hours ago
    $23.91 hourly
    Part-time
    Staten Island, New York

    About NYC Health + Hospitals NYC Health + Hospitals/Sea View is a 304-bed long term care facility with a 5-Star CMS Quality Rating located on an 88-acre landmark campus in Staten Island's lush Greenbelt, easily accessible from all points by car and bus. Sea View provides high quality short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing services in a warm and comfortable setting. The facility is also well-known for its long-term care Traumatic Brain Injury unit, the first of its kind in New York State. From more than 600 Nursing Homes in New York, Sea View ranked #3 in Newsweek’s Best Nursing Homes in New York 2026. It also received high-performance ratings for Long-term Care and Short-term Rehabilitation from U.S. News & World Report’s Best Nursing Homes in America 2026. At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons. Work Shifts 7:00 A.M – 3:30 P.M 8:00 A.M – 4:00 P.M 8:30 A.M – 4:30 P.M 9:00 A.M – 5:00 P.M 10:00 A.M – 6:00 P.M Alternating weekends Duties & Responsibilities • Sets up the assigned station with appropriate items before meal service; checks for cleanliness before starting preparation of food., • Assembles prepared food on trays for patients according to menu or special diet lists, including portion control restrictions. Delivers trays to patients and collects/returns soiled trays to the kitchen area. Participates in daily menu conferences and food service operations of the cafeteria or dining room area, including organizing the serving area, collecting dishes, and resetting tables., • Utilizes food carts as needed to make patient tray deliveries., • Assists in cooking operations and prepares residents’ between-meal nourishment and cold foods (e.g., salads, sandwiches, desserts, etc.) according to oral and/or written instruction; reconstitutes hot foods in microwave ovens., • Serves foods at proper temperatures utilizing appropriate kitchen equipment in a safe manner., • Cleans the kitchen and dining area. Washes, sanitizes, and/or sterilizes dishes, work areas/surfaces, utensils, and equipment, including stripping trays, scraping, loading, and storing clean service wares., • Collects, transports, and/or disposes of garbage and trash in designated containers; runs appropriate items through a dishwasher utilizing appropriate cleaning and sanitizing agent(s)., • Obtains stock from refrigerators and storerooms, loads and unloads stock, and dispatches and stores supplies. Utilizes “First in–First Out” (FIFO) stocking methods and provides stock replenishment recommendations., • Reviews and follows assigned daily work tasks as posted or directed by the Supervisor., • Communicates respectfully with others to help ensure positive experiences for residents, visitors, and facility staff., • Monitors food labels to ensure appropriate freshness dates and product names are listed., • Utilizes two patient identifiers and scripting when providing patient meals., • Complete and submit timesheet accurately and on time in compliance with department procedures., • Attends in-service education programs and departmental meetings, as assigned., • Performs other related duties, as assigned or directed by Supervisor or Manager., • Minimum Qualifications, • Ability to read and write English and to understand and carry out simple instructions. Benefits NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes: • Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week, • Retirement Savings and Pension Plans, • Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts, • Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees, • College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities, • College Savings Program, • Union Benefits for eligible titles, • Multiple employee discounts programs, • Commuter Benefits Programs

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  • Animal Caretaker /Pet Care Specialist
    Animal Caretaker /Pet Care Specialist
    1 month ago
    Full-time
    West Orange

    Animal Care Attendant Do you love working with animals and are passionate about their care? We would love to work with you! We are seeking an Animal Care Attendant who will share our commitment to prove exceptional care to all of our patients and their owners. The right candidate must work well with others, possess a strong work ethic for dependable patient care and the ability to communicate with clients when required. Medical and non-medical boarders can stay with us 7 days a week, therefore applicants must be able to work weekends and holidays. We care for dogs, cats, reptiles and other small and furry mammals (ferrets, guinea pigs, rabbits...). Overnight shifts are not required. Punctuality is imperative. Having your own transportation a must. Experience preferred. Duties include but are not limited to the following: -Care of hospitalized and boarding patients including daily walks, cage cleaning, exercising, feeding, observation for signs of illness, medicating, bathing dogs and cats when necessary and keeping animals clean. -General and detailed maintenance and cleaning of hospital inside and out, including public and employee areas, sidewalks/parking area to be kept neat, clean and odor free for our clientele. Sweeping, shoveling, vacuuming, mopping. Stocking the hospital and office areas. -Assisting the Doctors and Technicians when required with the patients. The position requires the ability to lift 30-40 lbs, and learning animal restraint techniques. Benefit Conditions: Only full-time employees eligible COVID-19 Precaution(s): Personal protective equipment provided Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place Work Remotely No Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: From $15.92 per hour Benefits: Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Experience: Kennel: 1 year (Preferred) Ability to Commute: West Orange, NJ 07052 (Required) Work Location: In person

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