Cat Sitter

The Comforted Kitty; Hayward (CA); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly direct deposit

Bonus opportunities

100% of tips go to you

Job summary

The Comforted Kitty in Hayward, CA is seeking reliable, independent cat sitters to provide in-home visits while clients are away. This part-time contractor role lets you set your own schedule and service area, with flexible weekend or holiday availability.

You'll feed, refresh water, clean litter, provide play and companionship, and send visit updates and photos through our app. Medication administration is possible within your experience and comfort level.

Qualifications

• Experience with cat care, especially in home-sitting.
• Reliable, punctual and detail-oriented.
• Strong written communication.
• Comfortable working independently in clients' homes.

Responsibilities

• Feed cats and refresh water.
• Clean litter boxes.
• Provide playtime, affection, or companionship based on each cat's personality.
• Send visit updates and photos through our app and follow care instructions.

Skills

Cat care expertise

Reliable and punctual

Independent worker

Strong written communication

Job description

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.

Part-Time Cat Sitter — Hayward, CA Area

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 $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