Job Summary: Housekeeping/Patient Care Attendant – Surgery Department

The Housekeeping/Patient Care Attendant (PCA) supports hospital operations by maintaining a clean, safe, and well-stocked environment. This non-clinical role is essential to patient care through strict adherence to disease control protocols, facility cleaning, laundry, and inventory management.

Key Qualifications

Compassion for pets and people
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks (standing, bending, lifting, cleaning, patient restraint)
Attention to detail and ability to work efficiently under pressure

Primary Responsibilities

Clean and disinfect kennels, surgery/prep areas, and public spaces
Surgical instrument care and sterilization.
Restock supplies and maintain inventory
Receive and stock shipments
Perform laundry duties
Assist with basic care of boarded or hospitalized patients
Animal restraint
Surgery set-up/tear down
Maintain overall facility cleanliness and organization

Schedule
Full-time; includes at least one weekend day per week (Sunday - Wednesday 6 am - 4 pm)

Compensation
$18.50–$20.00/hour (DOE) + shift differentials for weekend days.

Benefits

Paid time off and holidays
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Mental health and wellness resources
Pet care discounts
Continuing education and growth opportunities

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Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.

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