Cat Sitter

The Comforted Kitty; Antioch (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 96,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly direct deposit

Bonus opportunities

100% of tips to you

Job summary

The Comforted Kitty in Antioch, CA is seeking a part-time cat sitter for in-home visits while clients are away. This independent contractor role offers flexible hours and lets you set your own availability and service area.

Responsibilities include feeding, refreshing water, cleaning litter boxes, providing play or companionship, sending visit updates with photos via our app, and following each client’s care instructions. Medication administration is optional depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for cats, especially during visits.
• Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented.
• Strong written communication.
• Comfortable working independently in clients’ homes.
• Own smartphone with reliable internet and camera.
• Experience administering medications as needed.
• Holiday and weekend availability.

Responsibilities

• Feeding cats and refreshing water
• Cleaning litter boxes
• Giving playtime, affection, or companionship based on each cat’s personality
• Sending visit updates and photos through our app
• Following each client’s detailed care instructions
• Bringing in mail or packages
• Adjusting lights, blinds, or trash/recycling when requested
• Administering medication when within your experience and comfort level

Skills

Cat care

Reliable

Punctual

Detail oriented

Written communication

Independent work

Medication experience

Smartphone with internet

Job description

Part-Time Cat Sitter — Antioch, CA Area

Do you love cats and enjoy working independently? The Comforted Kitty is looking for reliable, responsible cat lovers to provide in-home cat sitting visits while clients are away.

This is a flexible, part-time independent contractor position where you set your availability and service area, and we match you with clients. It’s a great fit if you want meaningful, independent work caring for cats, helping pet parents travel with peace of mind, and building trust with repeat clients.

What You’ll Do

• Feeding cats and refreshing water
• Cleaning litter boxes
• Giving playtime, affection, orcompanionship based on each cat’s personality
• Sending visit updates and photos through our app
• Following each client’s detailed care instructions
• Bringing in mail or packages
• Adjusting lights, blinds, or trash/recycling when requested
• Administering medication when within your experience and comfort level

Service Types

• Drop-ins: 30 / 45 / 60 minutes (1–3x daily)
• Extended daytime visits: 2-8 hours
• Overnights: 10-hour stays
• 24-hour care: live-in with overnight care

What We Look For

• Experienced with cat care, especially in a pet sitting capacity
• Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented
• Strong written communication
• Comfortable working independently in clients’ homes
• Smartphone with reliable internet & camera
• Medication experience (oral, injections, fluids)
• Holiday & weekend availability

Pay & Perks

• Sitters are paid per visit, with rates typically starting around $25per 30 minute visit, withhigher pay for longer visits, overnight care, house sitting.
• Weekly direct deposit
• Bonus opportunities (holidays, short notice, strong feedback)
• 100% of tips go to you