ICU Patient Care Assistant

Join one of Colorado's premier equine hospitals and begin or grow your career in emergency and critical care medicine! Littleton Equine Medical Center is seeking a motivated Patient Care Assistant to provide hands-on patient support, assist the ICU team, and help maintain a clean, safe, and organized hospital environment.

Support exceptional care. Be an advocate for every patient. Make a difference every day.

At Littleton Equine Medical Center, our Patient Care Assistants play an important role in supporting hospitalized patients and the clinical team. Working alongside veterinarians, nurses, and technicians, you will help provide comfort, husbandry, patient handling, and operational support that contribute to outstanding patient care.

This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy working with animals, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and take pride in supporting a team dedicated to exceptional patient outcomes. Equine experience is preferred, but candidates with veterinary, animal care, agricultural, or healthcare experience are encouraged to apply.

Why Join Littleton Equine Medical Center?

At Littleton Equine Medical Center, you'll be part of a collaborative team dedicated to delivering the highest standard of emergency, critical care, and specialty medicine. Every day presents opportunities to expand your clinical skills, work with complex cases, and contribute to outstanding patient outcomes.

What We Offer:

We offer competitive wages ranging from $19-20 per hour with a weekend and night shift differential for certain shifts, along with an excellent benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, supplemental options, and a 401(k) match after six months. Additional benefits include competitive PTO accrual, employee discounts, and a continued education stipend. Our full benefits package is available upon request with a completed application

Position Summary

The Patient Care Assistant provides basic patient care and operational support for hospitalized emergency, critical care, and specialty patients. This position assists the nursing team with patient handling, transport, husbandry, facility upkeep, and routine support tasks while helping maintain a safe, clean, and efficient hospital environment.

As a Patient Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in:

• Assisting with feeding, watering, and walking patients as directed
• Provide basic patient care and comfort measures
• Assist with patient restraint and handling during exams, treatments, and procedures
• Transport patients, supplies, equipment, and laboratory samples throughout the hospital
• Observe patients and promptly report concerns to the ICU team
• Clean and maintain stalls, treatment areas, and shared hospital spaces
• Maintain biosecurity and cleanliness in ICU and isolation areas
• Restock feed, bedding, supplies, and equipment
• Assist with laundry, waste removal, and general housekeeping duties
• Support technicians with routine non-clinical tasks
• Complete assigned tasks independently and communicate concerns to the ICU team

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role?

We are looking for individuals who:

• Are passionate about animal care and patient well-being
• Have a strong work ethic and positive attitude
• Remain calm and dependable in a fast-paced environment
• Pay close attention to detail
• Communicate effectively with team members
• Take ownership of assigned responsibilities
• Value teamwork and collaboration
• Enjoy working in a hands-on role
• Are committed to learning and professional growth