What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cat Sitter position at Greater Portland Pet Sitting?
Greater Portland Pet Sitting is seeking dedicated and compassionate part-time cat sitters to join our growing team in the Portland, ME area. This flexible position starts at approximately 5 hours per week, with opportunities for additional assignments based on your availability and our clients’ needs.
Preference will be given to applicants located within our service area due to travel requirements.
Service Area: Portland, South Portland, Westbrook, Gorham, Scarborough and Falmouth.
Responsibilities:
- Travel to clients’ homes to provide 20–30 minute cat care visits, typically scheduled between 7–11 AM and 4–7 PM
- Feed cats and refresh water
- Clean up after cats, including scooping litter boxes
- Provide daily updates to clients via smartphone
- Administer medications, if needed
- Water plants, collect mail, and handle trash and recycling bins as necessary
Job Requirements:
- A genuine love for cats
- Commitment to working with us for at least six months
- Availability on weekdays, weekends, and holidays
- Must have a reliable smartphone for scheduling and communicating with clients through an app
- Reliable and fully insured vehicle with a valid driver’s license
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to pass a background check
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to provide professional references
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-the-job training
- Paid training
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $22