Caity Cares Treatment of Sick Staff

I absolutely love animals, I am a bit terrified of spiders yes, but I love dogs, cats, snakes, hamsters, etc. And so the idea of babysitting fur babies was a dream job to me. I loved all the pets I took care of. And I still remember them by name and have fond memories of each of them. Yes this was a job, but I miss the pets I took care of, it's hard not to bond with them during your care.

I worked at Caity Cares from September - December 2022. It was shortlived because of how I was treated by management, Caity Rolles mother, who also manages employees.

I suffer from chronic migraines, that cause disorientation, severe pain, nausea, and I simply cannot function. On my last job, I had one, but I continued to finish the job I was on.

Unfortunately I could not make it to the next job, these migraines last for days when I get them. This is what Caity Rolles mother had an issue with. She suggested I spend R600 on seeing a doctor in the area - mind you, this job does not pay much, that would be almost 3/4 of my earnings - or drive 45 minutes home to my doctor, in my disorientated state.

I understand the client had already paid, and we're not technically and by contract allowed to pull out unless the company can find another sitter in time. I begged Caity Rolles mom to please ask in the company if another sitter is available. It took a while and a lot of begging for her to finally enquire. All the time, she was absolutely rude to me. And ignoring my pleas for help. They finally found someone, Caity Rolles brother, I was so grateful to him.

I find it ironic that a company about care does not care that their employees are unwell, but still have to do the job, they force you. If this were just a flu I would have still done it, but I've actually been in a minor accident (reversed into a pole) because I once tried driving in this state. The company should have emergency petsitters who they pay a bit more to take over these last minute jobs, these emergencies.

Caity Rolles mother has passively aggressively pushed jobs onto me, when they are supposed to be jobs I chose to do based on my ability and schedule.

The company is amazing at finding excellent petsitters. And the petsitters really care about your pets. But the company can do better with having measures in place to allow their sitters to recover when illness strikes.

Please be aware when applying to work there of these circumstances. They are always hiring.