San Francisco Couple Seeks FT Dog Care/House Assistant

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Aunt Ann’s In-House Staffing’s Client
Location: San Francisco CA
Job Type: Full Time
Category: Household
Position: San Francisco Couple Seeks FT Dog Care/House Assistant
Schedule: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm plus one date night
Salary Amount or Range: $50-$55/hr DOE on payroll plus PTO, paid holidays and sick days
Children: n/a
Pets: 2 Havanese puppies
Bay Area Region: San Francisco

Description

We are representing a young professional couple in seeking an exceptionally high-energy, proactive, and reliable individual to join their family as a combined Household Assistant and dedicated Dog Care Specialist. This role is crucial for managing the smooth operation of our two-level home while providing expert, compassionate care for our two 17-week-old Havanese puppies.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who thrives in a dynamic environment, is comfortable with the demands of puppy care (including frequent stairs and active play at the park), and can strictly adhere to guidance from the dogs’ professional trainer.

Location: San Francisco near Dolores Park

I. Dedicated Dog Care Responsibilities (Approx. 60%)

The primary focus is the consistent care, supervision, and active management of the two Havanese puppies.

Active Puppy Management: Provide constant supervision and engage in high-energy play, including walks to nearby park, picking dogs up and running around with them.
Training & Adherence: Strictly follow the instructions and methods of the dogs’ professional trainer, who visits once per week. This includes how to interact with the dogs, reinforce positive behavior, and maintain consistency.
Feeding & Routine: Manage feeding schedules and ensure fresh water is available at all times.
Doggy Daycare Management: Prepare the puppies for the shuttle pick-up and drop-off to doggy daycare and ensure they are safely transported to the designated area.
Health & Wellness: Monitor the puppies’ health, report any concerns immediately.

II. Family Assistant & Household Management (Approx. 40%)

Responsibilities focus on general upkeep and organizational support to maintain a clean, tidy, and well-stocked home.

Household Upkeep & Cleaning:

Vacuuming and general floor cleaning.
Dishes (loading/unloading dishwasher).
General tidying and organization around the home.
Laundry (washing, drying, and folding family clothing and linens).

Stocking & Errands:

Grocery Shopping (in-store or curbside pick-up).
Restocking essential supplies (e.g., toilet paper, paper towels, cleaning supplies) to prevent shortages.
Handling garbage and recycling disposal (taking trash bins out).

Note: This role does NOT require cleaning toilets, showers, or deep cleaning of bathrooms.

Qualifications & Requirements

Experience: Proven, professional experience caring for puppies or high-energy dogs, preferably in a home setting.
Energy Level: Must possess a naturally high energy level, the physical stamina, and capability to handle the demands of two active puppies, including frequent stair use and running.
Reliability: Must be extremely reliable and punctual for a 9:00 AM start time, Monday-Friday.
Transportation: Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license. On-site driveway and garage parking are available.
Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable reporting daily activity logs and immediate concerns.
Commitment: A genuine love for dogs and a commitment to their well-being, safety, and training consistency.