Cat Sitter
About The Position
The Comforted Kitty is seeking reliable, responsible cat lovers to provide in-home cat sitting visits for clients in the San Jose / South Bay Area Metro Area. This flexible, part-time independent contractor position lets sitters set their availability and service area, and the company matches them with clients. Sitters care for cats while their owners are away and help provide peace of mind to pet parents while 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 two to eight hours, overnight stays of 10 hours, and 24-hour live-in care with overnight care. Visits may involve feeding cats, refreshing water, cleaning litter boxes, providing playtime or companionship, sending updates and photos through the company app, and following detailed care instructions. Sitters may also bring in mail or packages, adjust lights or blinds, handle trash or recycling when requested, and administer medication when it is within their experience and comfort level. Weekend, holiday, morning, afternoon, and evening availability is especially valuable.
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.
Nice To Haves
- Experience administering oral medication, injections, or fluids.
- Availability on weekends and holidays.
- Availability for morning, afternoon, and evening 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 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 work, and strong feedback.
- Sitters receive 100% of tips.
- Rates typically start around $25 per 30-minute visit, with higher pay for longer visits, overnight care, and house sitting.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
