Cat Sitter

The Comforted Kitty; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 1,000 - 3,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly direct deposit

Bonus opportunities

100% of tips go to you

Flexible schedule

Job summary

The Comforted Kitty is seeking reliable, responsible cat lovers to provide in-home cat sitting visits in San Jose and surrounding South Bay areas. This part-time, independent contractor role lets you set your availability and service area, with matches to clients as needed.

You’ll feed, refresh water, clean litter, provide companionship, share updates via the app, follow care instructions, and handle occasional errands. Weekend and holiday availability is especially valuable.

Qualifications

• Experience in 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 and camera.
• Medication experience (oral, injections, fluids).
• Holiday and weekend availability.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home cat sitting visits including feeding and water changes.
• Clean litter boxes and refresh supplies.
• Offer playtime and companionship based on each cat's personality.
• Send visit updates and photos through the app.
• Follow clients' care instructions precisely.
• Assist with tasks like bringing in mail or packages when needed.
• Medication administration within your experience and comfort level.
• Flexibility for varied visit lengths and times.

Skills

Cat care

Reliability

Punctuality

Strong written communication

Independent work

Smartphone/Internet

Medication experience

Weekend availability

Job description

Part-Time Cat Sitter — San Jose / South Bay Area Metro 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 $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