Job Description
Eden’s Best Cat Sitting is a full-service, in-home, cat-sitting company. The cat care professionals contracted by Eden’s Best travel to our client’s homes to perform the cat-sitting duties outlined by our customers.
We Provide Three Types of Services:
- In-home pet sitting: while clients are away we visit their homes 1-3 times per day to feed, socialize, and care for their cat(s).
- Overnight, in-home pet service: spend the night in our client’s homes; starts with a 1-hour dinner visit, followed by a 9-hour sleeping stay and a 1-hour morning visit.
- Conciërge services: To help make our client’s lives and time away from home easier, we offer a variety of add-on, specialty services.
Compensation
- You are paid per visit. Many of our sitters average between $27-$35 per hour + tips
- Note: Visits range from 15-60 minutes.
- Gratuities are 100% yours!
- Schedules are flexible, visit a cat on the way to/from work.
Earning Potential
How much you can make all depends on how much availability you have.
- High-tier performers: These are our sitters who have a lot of availability and are able to do many pet sitting visits, and overnight stays typically make $1500-$2500 every 2 weeks.
- Mid-tier performers: These are the sitters who have more limited availability than our high-performers, but still have the availability to handle many assignments typically make $500- $1000 every 2 weeks.
The average earnings for regular sitters who do roughly 2-4 visits per day is about $750 every 2 weeks.
CANDIDATE BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
- Live or work in the coverage area
- Absolutely love cats!!! Previous cat care experience is required. Personal experience is acceptable, as well as professional experience.
- Be available for a minimum number of daily cat sitting visits and be willing to commit to at least one year of service (your client's cats and their people will be counting on you!) You must be able to make a long-term commitment to the happiness and well-being of the kitties in your care.
- Have a safe, insured, reliable vehicle suitable for transporting cats and yourself as well as an excellent driving record and a valid driver's license.
- Consistent availability, including most major holidays.
- Physically active -- you'll be walking for several hours a day, getting on the floor to play with cats, bending, lifting (+25lbs), tossing the ball, etc.
- At least 21 years of age (mature adults & retired folks are strongly encouraged to apply!).
- Able to successfully pass a thorough work-related background check.
- Be able to work as an Independent Contractor.
- Manage your own schedule daily in a timely, efficient and safe manner.
- Manage keys and client info as needed, scheduling and communications via cell phone calls, texts and also emails.
- Have a strong work ethic and care deeply for the well-being of all animals in your care.
- Be reliable, alert, sensible and able to communicate with compassion and professionalism with clients as well as other Eden’s Best Cat Sitting staff members.
- Own a smartphone with the ability to send/receive texts, install apps, and take pictures
- Understand that there is an initial "ramp up" of work as new team members are oriented and assigned clients.
- Understand and be eager to accommodate clients who expect an exacting level of detail in the care of their cherished cats.
- Have a tidy, professional appearance and habits (leave no trace at client's homes).
- Understand the importance of proactive communication with each client, and exceed their expectations in this area.
IDEAL CANDIDATES:
- Prior experience working as an independent professional cat sitter
- Experience administering oral medications to cats
- Certified in Pet CPR & First Aid
- At least 2 years prior experience working with other people's cats (personally or professionally)Additional Compensation:
- Tips
Benefits:
Job Type: Commission
Pay: $300.00 - $1,000.00 per week
Benefits:
Schedule:
Supplemental pay types:
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to work in Mountain View, CA?
- Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law/regulations?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person