DOG LOVERS Needed! (Overnight Pet/House-Sitter)

DOG LOVERS Needed! (Overnight Pet/House-Sitter) Heaven Sent Pet Care is a professional pet care company that has been serving the Evanston, Wilmette, and Kenilworth areas for 22 years. We are hiring caring, dependable and trustworthy pet lovers to join our dynamic team. We offer flexible, "as needed" Overnight House-Sitter positions that work well as supplemental income. We are looking for candidates who: Love Animals! You don't need prior animal work experience, but should enjoy providing companionship to dogs, cats and other little critters. Enjoy being outside in all four seasons and the weather that comes with them! (Rain, snow, heat, cold, wind ...) Live near our service area: Because Heaven Sent does not compensate for travel time/commute, we are mainly interested in candidates who live in or near (within 10-15 miles) one of our service areas (Wilmette, Evanston, or Kenilworth). Provide excellent customer service through personalized notes, photos, and messages. Enjoy walking and are able to handle the activity level of walking dogs for 3-5 walks per day (1.5 - 2.5 hours). You must be able to do so with a focus on safety. You have the strength to safely control dogs of all sizes and breeds. It is a plus if you can manage two dogs at a time from one household. Requirements: OVERNIGHT STAYS: must sleep over in client's home with clients' animals from 7pm-7am (at a minimum). Available Holidays: be available to house-sit during the entire week for at least two of our "Premium Holidays" (Thanksgiving, Christmas/New Year's and Spring Break). Equipment Needed: a smartphone with a data plan and a reliable insured car (preferred). Background & References: must be at least 21 years old, provide personal and professional references, submit previous employers for verification, and be willing to submit to a background check if a position is offered. Pet Care: able to manage all pet feedings & medications; other tasks such as bringing in mail/newspaper, plant care, cleaning up messes (e.g., hairballs, accidents); and keeping the home in order while clients away. Benefits and Perks: Flexible schedule - you get to accept or reject each house-sit that's offered to you. Competitive industry pay, including tips and bonuses. Sitters are paid a percentage of the client's fees. Additional fees paid for each animal after the first dog. Extra fees visits scheduled during the daytime, and for holidays (gratuity is not reflected in this rate). Range of nightly fees. Casual dress code (dress for the weather without the need to wear a uniform). We are a fun team committed to providing the best service in town and look forward to adding some caring individuals to the group. #J-18808-Ljbffr Heaven Sent Pet Care