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CutiePaws LLC

Pet Sitter-Buckhead/Atlanta

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$20 - $23/hr

Part-Time Pet Sitter - Must Live Near 30305/30327 Location: Brookhaven, GA (within 5 miles of 30319 ... Work independently while building long-term client relationships * Join a supportive, local, and ...

CutiePaws LLC

Pet Sitter-Buckhead/Atlanta

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$20 - $23/hr

Part-Time Pet Sitter - Must Live Near 30305/30327 Location: Brookhaven, GA (within 5 miles of 30319 ... Work independently while building long-term client relationships * Join a supportive, local, and ...

University of Wisconsin Madison

Nanny

Madison, WI · On-site

$19 - $21/hr

Child Development and Care, Education and Training, Healthcare and Health Sciences, Pet and House Sitting (short-term), Pet and House Sitting (long-term) Anticipated Start Date 9/7/26 Anticipated ...

PulteGroup, Inc.

Procurement Manager

Greensboro, NC · On-site

Manage project tracker tool for short-term/long-term house cost forecasting. * Inform and manage ... The position may involve sitting, standing, and/or movement, the ability to exert a minimal force ...

Pulte Group

Procurement Manager

Greensboro, NC

Manage project tracker tool for short-term/long-term house cost forecasting. * Inform and manage ... The position may involve sitting, standing, and/or movement, the ability to exert a minimal force ...

urbanplates

FOH - FOH Lead

Aliso Viejo, CA · On-site

$17.90 - $22.66/hr

... long-term disability, employee assistance program, accident and hospital indemnity insurance ... sitting down to enjoy a great, customized meal made from scratch. Seeing our managers and chefs ...

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How much do long term house sitter jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for long term house sitter in the United States is $16.70, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.90 and $18.03 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by long term house sitters and how can they be addressed?

Long term house sitters often face challenges such as adapting to a new environment, managing unexpected maintenance issues, and balancing the homeowners' expectations with their own routines. Building clear communication with the homeowners before and during the assignment is key to understanding responsibilities and addressing concerns promptly. Additionally, developing a checklist for regular tasks (like pet care, gardening, or security checks) helps maintain consistency and prevent oversights. Finally, being proactive and resourceful when facing unfamiliar situations ensures a smooth and successful house sitting experience.

What is the difference between Long Term House Sitter vs Pet Sitter?

AspectLong Term House SitterPet Sitter
Primary ResponsibilitiesMonitoring the entire home, handling mail, plant care, securityTaking care of pets, feeding, walking, administering medication
Work EnvironmentPrivate homes, often for extended periodsPrivate homes, often short-term or daily visits
Credentials/CertificationsBasic home security knowledge, reliabilityPet first aid, animal care experience

Long Term House Sitters focus on maintaining the security and upkeep of a home during extended absences, while Pet Sitters specialize in caring for animals. Both roles often require trustworthiness and basic certifications, but their primary duties and work environments differ significantly.

What are long term house sitters?

Long term house sitters are individuals who take care of someone's home for an extended period, usually several weeks or months, while the homeowner is away. Their responsibilities often include maintaining the property, collecting mail, watering plants, caring for pets, and ensuring the house remains secure and lived-in. This arrangement benefits both parties: homeowners gain peace of mind, and sitters may receive free accommodation in exchange for their services. Long term house sitting can be arranged through agencies, online platforms, or personal networks.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Long Term House Sitter, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Long Term House Sitter, you need reliability, trustworthiness, basic property maintenance skills, and often previous house sitting experience or references. Familiarity with home security systems, pet care routines, and sometimes smart home technology is typically required. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and adaptability help you respond effectively to unexpected situations and keep homeowners informed. These skills are crucial to ensure the safety, upkeep, and smooth operation of the property during the homeowner's absence.

What Does a Long Term House Sitter Do?

When a homeowner travels extensively, they often hire a long term house sitter to watch over their residence. In this role, you are responsible for taking care of all aspects of your client’s home. Your duties typically include everything from watering plants and caring for the garden to accepting deliveries. You also need to keep an eye out for suspicious activity in the neighborhood and make sure the home’s security system is working. Some sitters’ responsibilities also include caring for pets. Employers often provide you with accommodation on the property. You can also find these positions at vacation homes.

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Infographic showing various Long Term House Sitter job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 50% Full Time, and 50% Part Time. Highlights an 75% In-person, and 25% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $34,733 per year, or $16.7 per hour.
Overnight Pet-Sitter/House-Sitter

Overnight Pet-Sitter/House-Sitter

Heaven Sent Pet Care

Wilmette, IL • On-site

Contractor

Posted 4 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
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