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Induction Checklist
From
ch20.md
(lines 235-291).
`☐` boxes for each week of induction.
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Induction details
Employee name
Role
Start date
Manager
Day 1 (orientation)
Welcome and introduction to the team
Tour of the premises
Overview of the operation and the dogs
Issued with the staff handbook / operations manual
Issued with the Employee Handbook (terms, policies)
Given the uniform / PPE / name badge (if applicable)
Week 1 (training)
Read the operations manual
Read the emergency procedures
Shadow a senior handler for 3 shifts
Introduction to the records system
Introduction to the cleaning protocols
Introduction to the feeding protocols
Week 2 (supervised practice)
Lead a dog walking session (supervised)
Lead a feeding session (supervised)
Lead a daily care log entry (reviewed)
Conduct a health check (supervised)
Review the staff training log
Week 3 (assessed practice)
Lead a shift (observed by manager)
Complete a daily care log (signed off)
Complete an incident report (if applicable)
Handle an emergency drill (e.g. fire drill)
First aid training (if not already qualified)
Week 4 (sign-off)
End of probation review
Confirmed in role (or extension / termination)
Training log updated
CPD plan set for the coming year
Signatures
Manager signature / date
Employee signature / date