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 Staten Island / NYC Metro Area. This flexible, part-time independent contractor position lets sitters set their availability and service area, with the company matching them with clients. The role involves caring for cats while their owners are away and helping pet parents travel with peace of mind 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 2–8 hours, overnight stays of 10 hours, and 24-hour live-in care with overnight care. Visits may involve feeding and refreshing water, cleaning litter boxes, providing playtime or companionship, sending updates and photos through an app, following detailed care instructions, and completing requested household tasks. Medication may be administered when it is within the sitter’s experience and comfort level. 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.
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 holidays and weekends; morning, afternoon, and evening availability is especially valuable.
Responsibilities
- Feed cats and refresh their water.
- Clean litter boxes.
- Provide playtime, affection, or companionship based on each cat’s personality.
- Send visit updates and photos through the company’s 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 their experience and comfort level.
- Provide drop-in, extended daytime, overnight, or 24-hour care as agreed with clients.
Benefits
- Weekly direct deposit.
- Bonus opportunities for holidays, short-notice bookings, and strong feedback.
- Sitters receive 100% of tips.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
