Overnight Sitter (Independent Contractor) Waggin' & Waddlin' LLC Quincy, MA Job Details Contract $1,000
- $2,000 a month 12 hours ago Qualifications Passenger vehicle Driver's License Full Job Description Waggin' & Waddlin' provides ethical, professional, loving care for our clients' pets, and we're growing! We're looking for overnight sitters to join our team of independent contractors. How this role works
- This is always an independent contractor position, not a W-2 employee role. You choose your own days and hours, and you can accept or decline any assignment.
- There's a strong emphasis on overnight care: staying in a client's home from 7 PM to 7 AM, paid at $110 per overnight.
- Contractors earn 50% of our standard service rate: $110 per overnight, and 50% of the standard rate for all other services.
- Dog walking and pet sitting opportunities come up most days, with more on or near weekends and holidays. You're free to pick up these additional services whenever you'd like. Where
- Our service towns: Walpole, Sharon, Norwood, Canton, Stoughton, Randolph, Milton, Braintree, Weymouth, Norwell, Dorchester/Boston and Quincy
- We especially need sitters in the Dorchester, Weymouth and Canton areas What you'll do
- Walk dogs and provide in-home pet sitting: feeding, giving medication, cleaning litter boxes and keeping home routines
- Transport pets safely if needed
- Supervise pets and follow owners' instructions closely
- Clean up after pets
- Communicate professionally in writing and in person with clients, staff and management
- Use positive, fear-free handling Who we're looking for
- Prior professional or volunteer animal care experience is appreciated
- Safe and efficient driving, with a valid driver's license and a reliable, insured vehicle (required)
- Willing to complete a background check, motor vehicle record check and work-history/reference check (required)
- Comfortable outdoors and on your feet in all four seasons
- Pet first aid and CPR certification preferred, or willing to obtain it through Waggin' & Waddlin'
- Patience, empathy, good time management and safety awareness What we offer
- 50% of our standard service rate: $110 per overnight (7 PM-7 AM), and 50% of the standard rate for other services
- 100% of client tips
- You're welcome to join our team outings if you're interested
- The option to pick up additional services (walks and drop-in visits) whenever you'd like How to apply: Apply right here on Indeed.
Our Senior Team Lead reviews every application. If your availability and location match one of our openings, we'll email you within 1-2 business days with a link to book an interview.
Pay:
$1,000.00
00 per month Application Question(s): Are you 18 or older? What town do you live in? About how many overnights a month would you like to take? (Overnight sitting means staying in a client's home from 7 PM to 7 AM.) Which nights of the week are you usually available for overnights? Would you take overnights on or near holidays? Are you available on weekends? (Saturdays, Sundays, both, or neither) Are you interested in daytime drop-in visits and dog walks too? Which days and times? Do you have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation to get to clients' homes? Is your vehicle insured? Are you comfortable giving pets medication (pills, liquids, and so on)? Do you have pet first aid / CPR certification? If you move forward, are you willing to complete a background check, motor vehicle record check and work-history/reference check? Are you also interested in our part-time Dog Walker role?
Work Location:
In person