Cat Sitter
About The Position
The Comforted Kitty is seeking reliable, responsible cat lovers to provide in-home cat-sitting visits while clients are away. This is a flexible, part-time independent contractor position: sitters set their availability and service area, and the company matches them with clients. The role involves caring for cats, helping pet parents travel with peace of mind, and building trust with repeat clients. Services include drop-in visits of 30, 45, or 60 minutes (one to three times daily), extended daytime visits of 2–8 hours, overnight stays of 10 hours, and 24-hour live-in care with overnight care. Visits may occur on weekends, holidays, mornings, afternoons, and evenings. Sitters are paid per visit, with rates typically starting around $25 per 30-minute visit and higher pay for longer visits, overnight care, and house sitting. The company offers weekly direct deposit, bonus opportunities, and allows sitters to keep 100% of tips.
Requirements
- Experience caring for cats, especially in a pet-sitting capacity.
- Reliability, punctuality, and attention to detail.
- Strong written communication skills.
- Comfort working independently in clients’ homes.
- A smartphone with reliable internet access and a camera.
- Availability for holidays and weekends is sought, with morning, afternoon, and evening availability especially valuable.
Nice To Haves
- Experience administering oral medication, injections, or fluids.
- Availability for morning, afternoon, and evening visits.
- Availability for holiday and weekend visits.
Responsibilities
- Feed cats and refresh their water.
- Clean litter boxes.
- Provide playtime, affection, or companionship according to each cat’s personality.
- Send visit updates and photos through the company app.
- Follow each client’s detailed care instructions.
- Bring in mail or packages when requested.
- Adjust lights or blinds, and handle trash or recycling when requested.
- Administer medication when within the sitter’s experience and comfort level.
Benefits
- Weekly direct deposit.
- Bonus opportunities for holidays, short-notice assignments, and strong feedback.
- Sitters receive 100% of tips.
- Flexible scheduling and the ability to set availability and service area.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
