A House Sitter, also called a Property Caretaker, provides temporary oversight and care of a home when the owners or residents are away. Common duties to include in a House Sitter job description include minor household cleaning and maintenance, plant and pet care and mail collection.
A House Sitter should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. The following are some duties and responsibilities a House Sitter should be able to execute:
- Feeding, walking and caring for pets
- Tending to houseplants, if any, by watering and ensuring they get appropriate amounts of sunlight
- Taking out the trash
- Collecting packages and mail
- Coordinating with service providers if necessary while the homeowner is away
A competitive House Sitter will have certain skills and qualifications, including:
- Reliability, as people prefer to leave their property and pets with someone they feel is honest and trustworthy
- Problem-solving skills to make decisions in the best interest of the homeowner without having explicit instructions about the scenario
- Pet care experience, if homeowners are unable to travel with their pets and prefer they are cared for in their home
- Security awareness to manage home security systems and understand when and how to report issues to the appropriate agencies and authorities
- Housekeeping skills to leave the home in excellent condition
