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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 ...

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How much do weekend house sitter jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend 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 weekend house sitters, and how can they be managed effectively?

Weekend house sitters often encounter challenges such as handling unexpected maintenance issues, managing pets with specific routines, and maintaining clear communication with homeowners. Being prepared for minor emergencies, such as a leaking faucet or a pet needing medical attention, is important. Staying organized, keeping a detailed checklist, and frequently updating the homeowner can help ensure responsibilities are met smoothly and any problems are addressed promptly. Flexibility and strong problem-solving skills are key to succeeding in this role.

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

To thrive as a Weekend House Sitter, you need reliability, attention to detail, and basic home maintenance knowledge, often supported by references or prior experience. Familiarity with security systems, smart home devices, and pet care routines is typically required. Strong communication, trustworthiness, and problem-solving skills help build rapport with homeowners and address unexpected issues calmly. These skills ensure the safety, upkeep, and smooth operation of the home while the owners are away.

What are Weekend House Sitters?

Weekend House Sitters are individuals who temporarily take care of someone's home while the owners are away for a weekend. Their responsibilities typically include basic home maintenance, pet care, collecting mail, watering plants, and ensuring the security of the property. House sitters provide peace of mind to homeowners by making sure everything runs smoothly in their absence and deterring potential intruders by giving the appearance that the home is occupied.

What is the difference between Weekend House Sitter vs Pet Sitter?

AspectWeekend House SitterPet Sitter
CredentialsNone required, but reliability and trustworthiness are valuedOften requires pet care experience; certifications like pet first aid are a plus
Work EnvironmentPrivate homes, primarily during weekends or short periodsPrivate homes, caring for pets in owners' absence
Employer & Industry UsageHomeowners, vacation property ownersPet owners, families
Search & Comparison IntentLooking for short-term house care during weekendsSeeking pet care services during owners' absence

While both roles involve caring for homes or animals, a Weekend House Sitter primarily focuses on maintaining the house and security during weekends, whereas a Pet Sitter specializes in caring for pets. The roles may overlap if a house sitter also cares for pets, but generally, they serve different needs in the industry.

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Overnight Pet-Sitter/House-Sitter

Heaven Sent Pet Care

Wilmette, IL • On-site

Contractor

Posted 17 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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