Cat Sitter

The Comforted Kitty, LLC; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 12,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly direct deposit

Bonus opportunities

Tips go to you

Job summary

The Comforted Kitty, LLC is seeking a part-time cat sitter to work in the Hayward, CA area. You will visit clients’ homes to care for cats, feed, refresh water, clean litter boxes, and provide companionship.

The role is an independent contractor position with flexible hours; weekend and evening availability is valued. You’ll use our app for updates and photos, and earn by visit with tips going to you.

Qualifications

• Experienced with cat care, especially in a pet sitting capacity.
• Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented.
• Strong written communication and ability to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home cat sitting visits including feeding and water refresh.
• Clean litter boxes and manage basic care tasks per client instructions.
• Offer play, affection, and companionship based on each cat’s personality.
• Send visit updates and photos through our app.
• Follow detailed client care instructions and manage safety.
• Occasionally collect mail/packages and handle light home duties.

Skills

Cat care

Reliability

Punctuality

Attention to detail

Written communication

Independent work

Smartphone with internet & camera

Medication experience

Holiday & weekend availability

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

Cat sitting visits may include:

• 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