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Sage Haus

House Manager & Pet Sitter

Lake Oswego, OR · On-site

$30 - $35/hr

Be available for monthly, live-in pet/house sitting, including holidays and weekends Household Organization & Maintenance * Create and/or maintain household organization systems * Daily resets and ...

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Live - In House Manager

Cape Coral, FL · On-site

$20K - $25K/yr

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Sage Haus

House Manager & Pet Sitter

Lake Oswego, OR · On-site

$30 - $35/hr

Be available for monthly, live-in pet/house sitting, including holidays and weekends Household Organization & Maintenance * Create and/or maintain household organization systems * Daily resets and ...

Sage Haus

House Manager & Pet Sitter

Lake Oswego, OR · On-site

$30 - $35/hr

Be available for monthly, live-in pet/house sitting, including holidays and weekends Household Organization & Maintenance * Create and/or maintain household organization systems * Daily resets and ...

Bello Machre

House Manager Live-In

Westminster, MD · On-site

$25.50 - $26.50/hr

The Family Living Director is a unique live-in position (family/friends are also welcome to live-in ... Manage house schedule to ensure proper coverage at all times. * Manage house hours, budget, and ...

Caring Senior Service

Caregiver - Live-In

Verona, NJ · On-site

$18.50/hr

What Makes Us Different Live-in care requires trust, consistency, and the right environment. We prioritize thoughtful client matching, clear expectations, and ongoing support so you can feel ...

Caring Senior Service

Caregiver - Live-In

Caldwell, NJ · On-site

$18.50/hr

What Makes Us Different Live-in care requires trust, consistency, and the right environment. We prioritize thoughtful client matching, clear expectations, and ongoing support so you can feel ...

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How much do live in trusted house sitters jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for live in trusted house sitters in the United States is $16.58, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.94 and $18.99 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Live-In Trusted House Sitter, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Live-In Trusted House Sitter, you need strong organizational skills, responsibility, and a proven track record of reliability, often supported by reference checks or background verification. Familiarity with home security systems, basic maintenance tools, and pet care equipment is typically required. Excellent communication, trustworthiness, and adaptability are crucial soft skills for building rapport with homeowners and managing unforeseen situations. These competencies ensure the homeowner’s property and pets are well cared for, providing peace of mind during their absence.

What is the difference between Live In Trusted House Sitters vs Live In Pet Sitters?

AspectLive In Trusted House SittersLive In Pet Sitters
CredentialsBackground checks, references, pet care experiencePet care experience, references, sometimes certifications
Work EnvironmentPrivate homes, often with multiple responsibilitiesPrivate homes, focused mainly on pet care
Employer & Industry UsageHomeowners seeking trustworthy, long-term house and pet carePet owners needing in-home pet care, often short-term

Live In Trusted House Sitters typically provide comprehensive house and pet care, often for extended periods, with an emphasis on trustworthiness and reliability. Live In Pet Sitters focus primarily on caring for pets, usually for shorter durations. Both roles require pet care skills and references, but Trusted House Sitters also handle household responsibilities.

What are some common challenges faced by Live In Trusted House Sitters, and how can they be managed effectively?

Live In Trusted House Sitters often face challenges such as adapting to different home environments, quickly learning homeowner routines, and managing unexpected situations like pet illnesses or home maintenance issues. Effective communication with homeowners before and during the sit is crucial for clarifying expectations and handling emergencies. Building a flexible mindset and proactively seeking information about the property and pets helps ensure a smooth experience. Successful sitters also maintain regular updates with homeowners to foster trust and address any concerns promptly.

What are Live In Trusted House Sitters?

Live In Trusted House Sitters are individuals who stay in someone's home while the homeowner is away, taking care of the property and often pets. Their responsibilities may include general house maintenance, plant watering, pet feeding, and providing overall security for the home. Many homeowners use platforms like TrustedHousesitters to find reliable sitters who can ensure their home and animals are well looked after during their absence. In exchange for their services, sitters typically receive free accommodation during the assignment.
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Overnight Pet-Sitter/House-Sitter

Overnight Pet-Sitter/House-Sitter

Heaven Sent Pet Care

Wilmette, IL • On-site

Contractor

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

Company Description
Heaven Sent Pet Care is a professional pet care company that has been serving the Evanston, Wilmette, and Kenilworth areas since 1999. We are committed to offering professional and personalized pet care services to our clients in their homes.
We are looking for dynamic, caring, and trustworthy pet lovers to join our expanding team. If you are a self-starter, able to work independently, and can manage a changing schedule, this may be the job for you! We offer flexible ongoing part-time positions that work well as supplemental income.
Job Description
Company Description
Heaven Sent Pet Care is looking for dynamic, caring, and trustworthy pet lovers to join our expanding team. We are a professional pet care company that has been serving the Evanston, Wilmette, and Kenilworth areas since 1999. We are committed to offering professional and personalized pet care services to our clients in their homes. We offer flexible ongoing positions that work well as supplemental income.
If you are a self-starter, able to work independently, and can manage a changing schedule, this may be the job for you!
Job Description
We are currently hiring for Overnight House-Sitter/Pet-Sitters. **We are especially interested in House-sitters available during our busiest time of year -- winter holiday break -- sometime between 12/23-1/2.
This position requires OVERNIGHT STAYS (sleeping over in a client's home) with the client's animals. Each overnight stay begins from the dinner period (arrival between 5-7pm) and continues until the morning period (departure between 7-9am). Please note: House-sitters are NOT able to bring guests with them into the client's home during their stay.
House-sitting includes:
  • walking the dog(s)
  • feedings
  • medications if necessary
  • maintaining each animal's routine.
  • House-sitting may also include other pet-sitting or vacation care tasks such as bringing in the mail/newspaper, plant care, cleaning up messes (ie: hairballs, accidents), and keeping the home in order while the clients are away.

Fees
The base rate paid to a house-sitter for each night of house-sitting is $32.50 for one dog and goes up from there depending on client surcharges. There are extra fees given to the house-sitter for additional animals in the home, extra visits scheduled during the daytime, and for holidays. (Potential gratuity from clients is not reflected in this rate.)
Scheduling
House-sitting jobs last anywhere from 1 night to 2 weeks. House-sitters typically will take one booking per month. They may take on more bookings depending on their availability and client requests.
House-sitters are independent contractors with Heaven Sent and are offered client "bookings" as clients schedule vacation care with us. House-sitters work on an "as-needed" basis and accept or reject each booking on an individual basis.
HolidaysOur preference is that house-sitters are available for at least 2 out of 3 of our busiest holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas/New Years, Spring Break). There is an extra surcharge paid to sitters for holiday work.
Qualifications
Qualifications
  • Background & References: You need to be at least 21 years old, able to pass a background/criminal check, and have at least 3 references.
  • Supplies & Equipment: You need to have: (1) a reliable car, (2) a computer/laptop/tablet with access to the internet, (3) a printer or access to one (4) a smartphone
  • Location: We are most interested in candidates who live in or around our service areas in Evanston, Wilmette, or Kenilworth.
  • And of course, we expect that you love animals! Working with animals can be an extremely rewarding and fun job and we are looking for candidates whose priority is providing quality care to our furry clients and their owners. You don't have to have any professional animal work experience, but we find it helpful if you've had pets of your own before.

Is this a good fit for you? We are looking for candidates who:
  • Are organized and detail-oriented.
  • Are dependable, trustworthy, timely, and professional.
  • Have great customer service and communication skills.
  • Are team players who can handle last-minute changes and requests from clients.
  • Are self-starters able to work independently and responsibly.
  • Enjoy dog-walking outside in all four seasons and the weather that comes with them! (Rain, snow, heat, cold, wind...)
  • Can make at least a 6-month commitment to working with us. We view this position as long-term supplemental income, not temporary or seasonal.

Additional Information
We look forward to hearing from you!

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