About This Role
This independent contractor position involves providing attentive overnight care to pets in clients' homes, maintaining their routines, and ensuring their comfort while their families are away. It is ideal for individuals seeking supplementary income, such as remote workers, freelancers, students, retirees, or professionals.
Responsibilities
- Stay overnight in clients' homes while providing attentive care and companionship to their pets
- Maintain pets' normal routines to minimize stress and anxiety
- Monitor pets for any changes in behaviour, appetite, or health
- Provide walks and enrichment activities as required
- Reinforce positive behaviours using positive reinforcement methods (training provided)
- Feed pets according to client instructions
- Refresh water bowls
- Administer basic pet care tasks as required
- Provide regular updates to clients through photos, videos, and messages
- Maintain clear communication with the Good Shake team
- Complete Daily Journals and visit reports through our client portal
- Record important information regarding pet behaviour, activities, and care provided
- Respectfully care for clients’ homes during stays
- Bring in mail or packages when requested
- Maintain a clean and professional environment
Requirements
- Genuine love for animals
- Reliable, trustworthy, and responsible individuals
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work independently
- Comfortable staying overnight in clients’ homes
- Familiarity with (or willingness to learn) Good Shake’s positive reinforcement philosophy
- Strong work ethic and pride in delivering exceptional care
- Weekend and holiday availability
- Smartphone with data plan
- Valid driver’s license
- Access to a reliable vehicle
- Comfortable caring for dogs of various sizes, breeds, and temperaments
Nice to have:
- Previous pet sitting, dog walking, or animal care experience
- Experience working remotely
- Basic knowledge of dog behaviour and training
Benefits
Important Details
- Schedule: Typical overnight hours are generally between 5:00 PM – 8:00 AM or 6:00 PM – 9:00 AM; hours may vary slightly based on individual pet needs
- Contract: Independent Contractor
- Travel time is unpaid; however, every effort is made to minimize travel distances to save time and fuel costs