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Sage Haus

House Manager & Pet Sitter

Lake Oswego, OR · On-site

$30 - $35/hr

Available for overnight house sitting 1 week a month, including holiday availability (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Spring Break, etc.) * Prior professional dog care experience preferred About Our Family ...

Sage Haus

House Manager & Pet Sitter

Lake Oswego, OR

$30 - $35/hr

Available for overnight house sitting 1 week a month, including holiday availability (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Spring Break, etc.) * Prior professional dog care experience preferred About Our Family ...

Sage Haus

House Manager & Pet Sitter

Lake Oswego, OR · On-site

$30 - $35/hr

Available for overnight house sitting 1 week a month, including holiday availability (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Spring Break, etc.) * Prior professional dog care experience preferred About Our Family ...

Two Maids

Professional House Cleaner

Meadows Place, TX · On-site

$13 - $15/hr

There is very little sitting or down time, so please be honest with yourself. * Communications - We ... As a Professional House Cleaner, you will be responsible for providing top quality work and ...

Two Maids

Professional House Cleaner

Pensacola, FL · On-site

$350 - $600/wk

There is very little sitting or down time, so please be honest with yourself. * Communications - We ... As a Professional House Cleaner, you will be responsible for providing top quality work and ...

Two Maids

Professional House Cleaner

Winston Salem, NC · On-site

$15 - $25/hr

There is very little sitting or down time, so please be honest with yourself. * Communications - We ... As a Professional House Cleaner, you will be responsible for providing top quality work and ...

The Maids

Professional House Cleaner

Silver Spring, MD

$16 - $18/hr

Professional House Cleaners - Join Our Team at The Maids! * Pay Rate: $16-18/hr Are you someone who ... Active, team-based work -- no desks or long hours sitting still * Supportive, upbeat environment ...

Two Maids

Professional House Cleaning

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$900 - $1.1K/wk

Training & development Professional House Cleaner / Cleaning Professional Work for a Company That ... Enjoys active work instead of sitting behind a desk * Can lift, bend, kneel, and stay active ...

True Line Group LLC

Be Seen First

Professional House Cleaner

Delmar, DE · On-site

$16 - $19/hr

... of sitting behind a desk? Do you take pride in creating clean, organized spaces? ❤️ Do you ... professional, respectful team Typical Responsibilities Include: * Residential house cleaning

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How much do professional house sitting jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for professional house sitting 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 does a professional house sitter do?

A professional house sitter is responsible for maintaining a homeowner's property while they are away. This includes tasks such as feeding pets, collecting mail, watering plants, and ensuring the security of the home. House sitters often follow specific instructions and may need to have good communication skills and reliability.

What is professional house sitting?

Professional house sitting is a service where a responsible individual stays at someone’s home while they are away to take care of daily tasks such as pet care, plant watering, mail collection, and general home security. Unlike informal arrangements, professional house sitters are often vetted, insured, and may work through agencies or platforms. This service helps homeowners ensure their property and pets are well-cared for, providing peace of mind during their absence.

How do I become a professional house sitter?

To become a professional house sitter, you should gain experience in property care, develop reliability and trustworthiness, and often create a profile on house sitting platforms. Some house sitters also obtain certifications in pet care or security to enhance their credentials and increase job opportunities.

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

Professional house sitters often encounter challenges such as adjusting to unfamiliar environments, managing homeowner expectations, and responding to unexpected situations like maintenance issues or pet emergencies. Clear communication with homeowners before and during the assignment is essential to understand specific instructions and preferences. Developing strong organizational skills and being resourceful can help house sitters handle emergencies smoothly. Additionally, building a network of local contacts, such as nearby neighbors or service providers, can make problem-solving more efficient while on the job.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a professional house sitter, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Professional House Sitter, you need reliability, trustworthiness, and basic home maintenance knowledge, often demonstrated through references or background checks. Familiarity with alarm systems, smart home devices, and pet care tools is typically required. Excellent communication, adaptability, and problem-solving skills help house sitters manage unexpected situations and client expectations. These skills and qualities are vital to ensure homeowners' peace of mind and the proper care of their property and pets.
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Infographic showing various Professional House Sitting job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 22% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $34,486 per year, or $16.6 per hour.

Overnight Pet-Sitter/House-Sitter

Heaven Sent Pet Care

Wilmette, IL • On-site

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Re-posted 23 days ago

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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.

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