What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cat Sitter position at Purr Inc?
Cat Sitter - This is a seasonal position
Purr Inc. is currently hiring for a detail orientated, ultra-reliable, cat sitter to join our team for the November holiday week!
We are an in-home, pet-sitting service exclusively for cats. Our goal is to make our clients' time away from home much easier by providing an alternative to the added stresses of boarding. We believe that cats do better within the comfort of their own home and that is why our service is designed to bring the pet care experience directly to the client.
Pet Sitter's Responsibilities:
- This is a part-time, seasonal position. The sitter may not be scheduled every single day but must be available every day from 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. from Tuesday, November 21st through Monday, November 27th (including on Thanksgiving holiday) starting at our office in the Chicago Loop. Available work in December may also be available.
- Our sitters visit with client's pet(s) at their home for varying lengths of time (usually 15-30 minutes each) and provide fresh food, water, litter cleaning and play time.
- Communicate with management during the work shift and submit a pet progress report to each client visited that includes quality pet photos
- Appropriate pet clean-up as required (i.e. litter scooping when sitting for a cat and cleaning up any pet accidents)
Pet Sitters Requirements:
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Must be willing to work in inclement weather (rain, snow or shine).
- Must be very detail oriented and follow directions well
- Must be responsible, reliable, timely and punctual. We are seeking fast-learners that are adaptable to changing environment
- Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Must be compassionate and patient with animals (especially cats)
- Must be friendly and patient communicating with building personnel like management offices and doormen
- Must be fluent with smartphones (applications, cameras, and Google Maps)
- Must be fluent with using public transportation like CTA
- Must be comfortable walking on foot between homes
- Criminal and employment background check required
Benefits
- We offer an hourly salary starting at $16.11 per hour
If the job description fits you, then we'd love to hear from you! Please apply to our job and answer all 6 application questions.
Work Location:
- One location
Work Remotely
- No
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.11 - $17.11 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Why are you a good candidate for this position?
- Are you comfortable using smartphones and apps?
- If hired, would you be comfortable commuting to our office in the Loop via public transit? Parking is not available and routes are not in parking friendly areas.
- Are you 18 years of age or older?
- Please type your full name as acknowledgment that you understand that this job posting is for a seasonal position
- What days and times are you available between Tuesday, November 21st through Monday, November 27th?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $17