Make a Difference One Visit at a Time
Fine Art Miracles is looking for a compassionate, dependable pet therapy team member to visit assisted living communities, nursing homes, memory care facilities, adult day centers, schools, and community organizations throughout the Pittsburgh area.
If you love people, enjoy sharing your therapy animal, and want to make a meaningful impact in your community, we'd love to hear from you!
Our pet therapy visits provide comfort, companionship, conversation, and joy to individuals living with dementia, cognitive decline, disabilities, and other health challenges. Some residents simply enjoy petting your animal, while others light up as memories are sparked through the connection with a friendly face and a wagging tail. Every visit is an opportunity to brighten someone's day!
What You'll Do
- Lead engaging 60 minute pet therapy visits in a variety of care settings
- Encourage conversation, socialization, and meaningful interaction between residents and your therapy animal
- Adapt each visit to meet the needs and abilities of the participants
- Build positive relationships with Activities Directors, staff, residents, and families
- Complete a brief activity note following each visit
- Maintain a reliable schedule and communicate any scheduling conflicts promptly
- Represent Fine Art Miracles with professionalism, kindness, and enthusiasm
We're Looking For Someone Who Is
- Certified through a recognized pet therapy organization (or currently working toward certification)
- Outgoing, friendly, and comfortable speaking with groups
- Passionate about working with older adults and individuals with cognitive or developmental disabilities
- Reliable, organized, and an excellent communicator
- Comfortable visiting assisted living communities, skilled nursing facilities, memory care units, schools, and community organizations
- Able to transport themselves and their therapy animal to scheduled visits
- Excited to create meaningful experiences through the human-animal bond
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with seniors, individuals with dementia, or people with disabilities
- Background in education, healthcare, recreation, social work, veterinary medicine, or animal training
- Previous volunteer or professional pet therapy experience
- CPR/First Aid certification is a plus
Why Join Fine Art Miracles?
At Fine Art Miracles, we believe that meaningful engagement has the power to improve quality of life. Our instructors become a valued part of each community they visit, building lasting relationships with residents and helping create moments of joy, connection, and purpose.
We provide flexible scheduling, ongoing support, and the opportunity to make a real difference while doing something you and your therapy animal already love.
This position is ideal for retirees, teachers, healthcare professionals, veterinary staff, dog trainers, or anyone looking for rewarding part-time work that truly impacts the lives of others.
Requirements
- Certified therapy animal
- Reliable transportation
- Valid driver's license
- Professional, dependable, and compassionate demeanor
- Ability to pass any required background checks
If you and your therapy animal are passionate about bringing comfort, connection, and smiles to others, we'd love to welcome you to Team FAM.
Pay: $35.00 - $65.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
