House Sitter Job in Annandale, Virginia

Lively and dependable individual with entry level of experience handling house sitting activities for small and large house. •Track record of performing cleaning and maintenance duties with a deep sense of responsibility. • Special talent for handling the maintenance needs of houses while the owners are away • Adept at securing houses from the inside and the outside by employing strong knowledge of complex alarm and security systems • Knowledge of meeting the basic and advanced needs of house pets, including feeding, bathing and veterinary appointments • Familiarity with managing light grounds keeping work such as mowing and watering plants • Take and record instructions from home owners regarding overseeing their houses • Ask questions to determine if home owners would like any special way for their homes to be treated • Occupy houses while owners are away and handle the general maintenance and upkeep of the interior and exterior • Perform cleaning, vacuuming and dusting duties keeping in mind specific instructions from the owners • Pay utility bills and oversee any maintenance or repair work being done on the property • Answer telephones and doorbells and provide information asked for, keeping in mind the confidentiality agreement with owners • File incoming mail and ensure that any instructions for mail forwarding is followed • Feed, water and bathe house pets and take them to the vet if they have appointments for vaccinations • Inspect the house several times to ensure that no intrusion is possible or evident • Ascertain that the house is properly locked down at the end of the day • Set up and monitor security systems and alarms and inform authorities at any sign of intrusion