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.
Một House Sitter phải có khả năng hoàn thành nhiều nhiệm vụ và trách nhiệm khác nhau. Sau đây là một số nhiệm vụ và trách nhiệm mà một House Sitter phải có khả năng thực hiện:
- 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
Một House Sitter cạnh tranh sẽ có một số kỹ năng và trình độ nhất định, bao gồm:
- 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
