Housekeeping

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.