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  • Dog Groomer
    Dog Groomer
    3 hours ago
    Full-time
    Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn

    Overview Join our dynamic pet care team as a Dog Groomer, where your passion for animals and talent for pet styling will shine! In this energetic role, you’ll provide top-quality grooming services that keep dogs looking and feeling their best. Your expertise in animal handling, grooming techniques, and customer communication will ensure every pet leaves happy and healthy. This paid position offers a rewarding opportunity to combine your love for animals with professional growth in a lively, supportive environment. Duties Perform comprehensive grooming services including bathing, brushing, hair trimming, pet coat styling, and nail trimming to meet each dog’s specific needs. Handle dogs safely using animal restraint techniques and ensure their comfort throughout grooming procedures. Provide pet care by monitoring health indicators, checking for skin issues, and communicating any concerns to pet owners or veterinary staff. Assist with veterinary-related tasks such as basic veterinary technician or assistant duties when needed, including animal handling and supporting veterinary procedures. Engage with pet owners by explaining grooming processes, offering advice on pet coat maintenance, and addressing any questions or special requests. Maintain cleanliness of grooming stations and equipment to ensure a hygienic environment for pets and staff. Support kennel operations and pet sitting duties as required, including heavy lifting of supplies or animals when necessary. Experience Prior experience in pet grooming is essential, with a strong background in dog handling and animal restraint techniques. Veterinary experience or background as a veterinary technician or assistant is highly desirable, providing insight into animal health and care. Familiarity with animal handling across various species such as equine (horses) or companion animals enhances versatility. Proven customer service skills to communicate effectively with pet owners and deliver exceptional client satisfaction. Knowledge of pet nail trimming, coat styling, and general animal care practices is required to ensure professional service delivery. Experience working in kennels or pet sitting environments demonstrates reliability and adaptability in animal care settings. Ability to perform heavy lifting safely while maintaining high standards of animal safety and comfort. Embark on a fulfilling career where your skills make a real difference in the lives of pets and their owners! Pay: $200.00 - $450.00 per day Benefits: Flexible schedule Work Location: In person

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  • TAX SPECIALIST / HOME-Based Administrative Assistant/Senior Companion (Part-Time)
    TAX SPECIALIST / HOME-Based Administrative Assistant/Senior Companion (Part-Time)
    13 days ago
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Seeking a dependable, organized, and compassionate individual to assist a 97-YEAR-OLD, VISUALLY IMPAIRED (semi-blind) woman with AUDITORY IMPAIRMENT (80% Hearing loss, wears hearing aids) in her Upper West Side home/office. This is not a traditional corporate administrative position with "ROOM TO GROW". It is a companion, unique role supporting an independent older adult who still has her wits about her, manages her personal affairs, and is transitioning into retirement from her psychiatry practice after 60 years. The ideal candidate enjoys organizing paperwork, helping others, is patient, detail-oriented, and comfortable working one-on-one on a computer while she sits beside you for you to be her eyes and ears, relaying what you see to her in email and other documents. Primary Responsibilities Organize personal and tax-related documents Assist with correspondence, forms, and general administrative tasks Upload documents securely for accountants and tax professionals Help organize files and maintain orderly records Assist with calendar reminders and appointments Read and review mail and emails together Provide light technology assistance (computer, phone, scanning, etc.) Offer companionship while completing day-to-day tasks Ideal Candidate Exceptionally organized Comfortable with paperwork and document management Strong computer skills Excellent written and verbal communication Patient, kind, and professional with a sense of humor Comfortable working with an older adult Able to maintain strict confidentiality VERY Timely, reliable, and consistent Nice to Have Experience working with seniors Administrative or executive assistant experience Familiarity with bookkeeping, taxes, or document organization Experience coordinating with accountants, attorneys, or other professionals

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