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.
एक House Sitter को विभिन्न कर्तव्यों और जिम्मेदारियों को पूरा करने में सक्षम होना चाहिए। निम्नलिखित कुछ कर्तव्य और जिम्मेदारियाँ हैं जिन्हें एक House Sitter को निष्पादित करने में सक्षम होना चाहिए:
- 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
प्रतिस्पर्धी House Sitter के पास कुछ कौशल और योग्यताएँ होंगी, जिनमें शामिल हैं:
- 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
