Cat Sitter

The Comforted Kitty, LLC; Antioch (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct deposit

Bonuses

Tips go to you

Job summary

The Comforted Kitty, LLC in Antioch, CA is seeking a Part-Time Cat Sitter to perform in-home visits for clients while they travel. You will ensure feeding, water, litter care, and provide companionship according to each cat's needs, while maintaining updates through the app.

This independent contractor role offers flexible scheduling, with weekend, holiday, and evening availability highly valued, and opportunities for tips and bonuses based on performance.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Cat sitting visits may include feeding, water, and litter box care.
• Provide playtime, affection, or companionship based on each cat's personality.
• Send visit updates and photos through our app and follow care instructions.
• Attend to client requests like bringing in mail or adjusting home settings when asked.

Skills

Cat care experience

Reliability

Written communication

Independent work

Smartphone with data

Medication experience

Weekend availability

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

Cat sitting visits may include:

• 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

Most visits take place while clients are traveling, so weekend, holiday, morning, afternoon, and evening availability is especially valuable.

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