Private households in Bern and the surrounding area are looking for pet sitter and dog walker help through Helpore. You set your hourly rate, never below the Helpore minimum of CHF 26.00, choose the households you work for, and every hour is paid with a contract, accident insurance and a payslip.
Posted: September 1, 2026 · Open until: November 30, 2026
What the work is
Walking dogs, feeding and looking after pets at the owner's home
Visits while the household is at work or away, including keys and a routine you agree in advance
Short daily visits or longer blocks, at times you set yourself
No veterinary care: anything medical stays with the vet
What households in Bern look for
What you earn
In canton BE the statutory minimum for household work is CHF 20.35 an hour. Through Helpore nobody is paid below CHF 26.00 an hour, and you set your own rate above that on your profile; households see it before they book.
Too few Helpers offer this service around Bern yet to show a typical range, so the floor is the reference.
Who employs you
The household is your employer for the hours you work for it, as Swiss law provides for domestic work. Helpore is the platform in between: it draws up the contract, calculates and pays AHV, IV, EO, ALV and the accident insurance, withholds source tax where it applies, issues your monthly payslip and the yearly wage statement, and pays your net wage on the agreed date. You never chase a household for money.
How work through Helpore works
1
Create your profile
Services, area, languages, availability and your hourly rate. Upload your ID and permit; verification takes a few days.
2
Households book you
Households in Bern see verified profiles and book the times you offer. You accept or decline every request.
3
Work with a contract
Every booking comes with an employment contract with the household, accident insurance and social contributions handled by Helpore.
4
Get paid, keep the household
Your net wage arrives on the agreed date with a payslip. Households that want you every week keep you with an ongoing contract.
Questions Helpers ask
Do I need a qualification to look after pets?
No. Experience and references count. A dog handling or animal care course is welcome and shows on your profile.
Can I do several visits a day?
Yes. Many Helpers build a route of short visits. Each household employs you for its own hours and Helpore keeps the contracts apart.
What if the animal gets ill?
You call the household and the vet. Medical decisions and costs stay with the owner; your contract names exactly what you do.
Do I need a work permit?
You need the right to work in Switzerland: Swiss citizenship, a settlement or residence permit, or a registration under the 90 day procedure for short stays. Helpore checks it during verification.
How fast can I start?
Most Helpers are verified within a few days of uploading their documents. Once your profile is public, households can book you immediately.
What does Helpore cost me?
Nothing as a Helper. Households pay Helpore's fee on top of your wage. Your hourly rate is yours.