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The Pet Sitter Of Boise

Pet Sitter-Holiday Help

Eagle, ID · On-site

$16 - $20/hr

A pet sitter may visit various clients' homes in the morning, at midday, afternoon, evening, or late evening during the same day. Pet sitters will often share jobs for which one pet sitter will cover ...

The Pet Sitter Of Boise

Pet Sitter-Holiday Help

Eagle, ID · On-site

$16 - $20/hr

A pet sitter may visit various clients' homes in the morning, at midday, afternoon, evening, or late evening during the same day. Pet sitters will often share jobs for which one pet sitter will cover ...

Yappy Pet Sitting

Pet Sitter

Southlake, TX · On-site

$11 - $66/hr

Entry-Level Yappy Pet Sitting is looking for professional pet sitters. We need someone who is ... evening visits with breaks in between. The busiest work periods are holidays, spring break, and ...

The Comforted Kitty

Cat Sitter

San Rafael, CA · On-site

$100 - $3.0K/mo

Part-Time Cat Sitter -- San Rafael / Marin County Area Do you love cats and enjoy working ... evening availability is especially valuable. Service Types * Drop-ins: 30 / 45 / 60 minutes (1-3x ...

The Comforted Kitty

Cat Sitter

Winston Salem, NC · On-site

$100 - $3.0K/mo

Part-Time Cat Sitter -- Winston-Salem, NC Metro Area Do you love cats and enjoy working ... evening availability is especially valuable. Service Types * Drop-ins: 30 / 45 / 60 minutes (1-3x ...

The Comforted Kitty

Cat Sitter

Altamonte Springs, FL · On-site

$100 - $3.0K/mo

Part-Time Cat Sitter -- Altamonte Springs, FL Area Do you love cats and enjoy working independently ... evening availability is especially valuable. Service Types * Drop-ins: 30 / 45 / 60 minutes (1-3x ...

The Comforted Kitty

Cat Sitter

Provo, UT · On-site

$20/hr

Part-Time Cat Sitter - Provo, UT Metro Area Do you love cats and enjoy working independently? The ... evening availability is especially valuable. Service Types * Drop-ins: 30 / 45 / 60 minutes (1-3x ...

The Comforted Kitty

Cat Sitter

Lakeland, FL · On-site

$100 - $3.0K/mo

Part-Time Cat Sitter -- Tampa, FL Metro Area Do you love cats and enjoy working independently? The ... evening availability is especially valuable. Service Types * Drop-ins: 30 / 45 / 60 minutes (1-3x ...

The Comforted Kitty

Cat Sitter

Clearwater, FL · On-site

$100 - $3.0K/mo

Part-Time Cat Sitter -- Clearwater, FL Area Do you love cats and enjoy working independently? The ... evening availability is especially valuable. Service Types * Drop-ins: 30 / 45 / 60 minutes (1-3x ...

The Comforted Kitty

Cat Sitter

South San Francisco, CA · On-site

$100 - $3.0K/mo

Part-Time Cat Sitter -- South San Francisco, CA Area Do you love cats and enjoy working ... evening availability is especially valuable. Service Types * Drop-ins: 30 / 45 / 60 minutes (1-3x ...

The Comforted Kitty

Cat Sitter

Winston Salem, NC · On-site

$20/hr

Part-Time Cat Sitter - Winston-Salem, NC Metro Area Do you love cats and enjoy working ... evening availability is especially valuable. Service Types * Drop-ins: 30 / 45 / 60 minutes (1-3x ...

The Comforted Kitty

Cat Sitter

Torrance, CA · On-site

$25/hr

Part-Time Cat Sitter - Torrance, CA Area Do you love cats and enjoy working independently? The ... evening availability is especially valuable. Service Types * Drop-ins: 30 / 45 / 60 minutes (1-3x ...

The Comforted Kitty

Cat Sitter

Carlsbad, CA · On-site

$100 - $3.0K/mo

Part-Time Cat Sitter -- Carlsbad / North San Diego County Area Do you love cats and enjoy working ... evening availability is especially valuable. Service Types * Drop-ins: 30 / 45 / 60 minutes (1-3x ...

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What is an evening sitter?

Evening Sitters are individuals who provide childcare services during the evening hours, typically when parents or guardians need to be away for work, social events, or other commitments. Their responsibilities may include supervising children, preparing light meals or snacks, helping with homework, playing games, and ensuring the children's safety until the parents return. Evening Sitters may also handle bedtime routines, such as reading stories and making sure children go to bed on time. They are often hired on a part-time or as-needed basis and may work in the family's home or another designated location.

What are the typical responsibilities of an evening sitter, and how do these differ from daytime childcare roles?

Evening sitters are primarily responsible for supervising children during the late afternoon and nighttime hours, which often includes preparing or serving dinner, helping with bedtime routines, and ensuring a safe environment until parents return. Unlike daytime childcare, evening sitters may spend more time managing quieter activities, such as story time or homework help, and are often responsible for getting children ready for bed and monitoring them while they sleep. This role may also require flexibility and the ability to handle nighttime emergencies or changes in routine. Communication with parents about the evening’s events and any concerns is also key.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an evening sitter, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Evening Sitter, you need experience in childcare, basic first aid knowledge, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with communication apps, emergency contact protocols, and sometimes CPR certification are typical technical requirements. Strong interpersonal skills, reliability, and patience help build trust with both children and parents. These skills and qualities ensure the safety, comfort, and well-being of children during evening hours while providing peace of mind to families.

What is the difference between Evening Sitter vs Babysitter?

AspectEvening SitterBabysitter
CredentialsMay require CPR/First Aid certificationOften recommended but not always required
Work EnvironmentPrimarily evening hours, often in the child's homeFlexible hours, daytime or evening, in various settings
Employer & Industry UsageParents, childcare agencies, familiesParents, families, sometimes agencies

While both Evening Sitter and Babysitter provide childcare, Evening Sitters typically work during evening hours and may require certifications like CPR. Babysitters often have flexible schedules and may work during the day or evening, with less emphasis on certifications. The main difference lies in the timing and sometimes the level of training required.

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Pet Sitter-Holiday Help

Eagle, ID • On-site

The Pet Sitter Of Boise
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$16 - $20/hr

Part-time

Retirement

Re-posted 20 days ago

Job description

Holiday Help Needed
Company Overview
The Pet Sitter of Boise, LLC (TPS) is an established pet sitting company that began in 2003. TPS currently serves clients in Boise, Meridian, Garden City, Eagle, Star, Kuna, and East Nampa 365 days a year. We provide premium pet care in the pets'/clients' homes while clients are on vacation or working long hours. TPS employees are passionate about pets and their care. In addition, TPS demonstrates its dedication to the pets in the communities it serves by supporting non-profit animal rescue organizations.
Job Summary
As a member of The Pet Sitter of Boise, LLC's team, you will care for pets in our clients' homes while the humans are on vacation or working long hours. Depending on the pet and instructions from the client, care can include feeding, time outside, playtime, brushing, walking, administering medications, or other tasks.
Most pet visits last either 30 or 60 minutes according to each client's choice. Dog walks are visits of 30 or 60 minutes in the client's neighborhood. Pay is $16-$20/hour, +Tips
Responsibilities and Duties
IMPORTANT: Also see Required Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities below.
A successful candidate will perform the following duties:
  • Feed pets per client instructions; provide pets with fresh water each visit, clean up after pets, exercise or play with pets, walk dogs, administer medications to pets, brush pets, water plants, collect mail, secure the home, and other general pet- and home-care tasks
  • Communication with our clients. The Pet Sitter, LLC, uses a specialized smartphone pet-sitting app to communicate with clients. Each visit you will send an update, pictures, and a summary of completed tasks to the client.
  • Fulfill visits in the client's home. Each visit has set durations of 30 minutes, 60 minutes, or 2 hour visits. Every day is different depending on the clients that schedule appointments that day. A pet sitter may visit various clients' homes in the morning, at midday, afternoon, evening, or late evening during the same day. Pet sitters will often share jobs for which one pet sitter will cover the morning and afternoon visits while another pet sitter will cover dinner and evening visits, for example.
  • Work independently but as part of a team of pet sitters. Our goal is to match pet sitters with clients in or near the area in which the pet sitters live.
  • Maintain availability during agreed-upon periods. Although some flexibility may naturally arise within a pet sitters' schedules, the job and schedules depend on our clients' pet-care needs.
  • This is a dream job for animal lovers!
  • We are looking for the one in a million, the gem in the rock pile...if this is you, please apply!

Required Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
  • love all animals
  • have and use a working smartphone with location services enabled and GPS/tracking time required
  • have experience caring for pets, either their own or other's
  • be able to restrain leashed dogs up to 80 pounds. Walking dogs requires skills sufficient to successfully walk dogs in public places.
  • be able to walk on varied surfaces (concrete, asphalt, grass, gravel, dirt, and other surfaces typical of the area) in all weather (snow, rain, higher temperatures, and colder temperatures)
  • be able to walk dogs for 2-4 hours during a work period
  • be able to climb stairs depending on the design of the clients' homes
  • be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Clients often buy dog food, cat food, and cat litter in bulk packaging.
  • possess a valid driver's license, proof of insurance, and acceptable driving record
  • sign a non-compete/non-solicitation agreement

Benefits and Perks
Employees of The Pet Sitter of Boise, LLC experience the following benefits:
  • Enjoyment from being with and caring for animals
  • Supplemental income for doing work for which you are appreciated
  • Reasonable flexibility
  • Working within your own neighborhood (according to availability)
  • 401K Plan with match!
  • Pay is $16-$20/hour, +Tips

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