Cat Sitter

The Comforted Kitty; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 68,880 - 137,760; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly direct deposit

Bonus opportunities

100% of tips go to you

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

The Comforted Kitty is seeking a part-time cat sitter in the Hayward, CA area to provide in-home visits while clients are away. This independent contractor role lets you set availability and service area, matching you with clients who need reliable cat care.

Ideal candidates have cat-care experience, reliability, and good written communication. Weekend, holiday, and evening availability are highly valued, with pay per visit and opportunities for tips and bonuses.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for cats in a home setting.
• Reliable, punctual, detail-oriented.
• Strong written communication for updates.
• Smartphone with reliable internet & camera for updates and messaging.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-home cat sitting visits: feeding, water, litter maintenance, play and companionship per cat needs.
• Send visit updates and photos through the app after each visit.
• Follow client care instructions and adapt to each cat’s routine.
• Administer medications only within your experience and comfort level.
• Maintain security: bring in mail/packages and adjust home environment as requested.

Skills

Cat care experience

Reliable and punctual

Strong written communication

Smartphone with internet & camera

Job description

Part-Time Cat Sitter — Hayward, 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

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 $25 per 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