YOUR WORK CAN HELP OTHERS
Hospitals and other social service facilities are the backbones of our communities. As such, they need all different kinds of workers to come together and deliver expert care in a safe environment.
When you work at a hospital or senior living facility, you support people and families when they are at their most vulnerable. You get the satisfaction of knowing that your work makes a difference every day.
Available Courses
BJC HealthCare
As one of the largest nonprofit health care integrated delivery organizations in the country, BJC HealthCare serves the needs of urban, suburban and rural communities and includes 15 hospitals and multiple community health locations.
The Skills Center’s BJC HealthCare program trains individuals for Housekeeper positions on the Facilities Services team. Housekeepers play an especially important role at BJC and are responsible for making sure the patient and worker environments stay clean and sterile.
Students in this program will participate in class presentations, discussions, and hands-on training activities. Coursework will be completed at Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital in Creve Coeur, Mo.
Upon successful completion and hiring, students will begin careers as Housekeepers at one of three area BJC hospitals: Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital in Creve Coeur, Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital, or Progress West Hospital in O’Fallon.
Mason Pointe
Mason Pointe is a premier senior living and assisted living near Chesterfield, Mo. As part of Lutheran Senior Services, Mason Pointe provides supportive, quality living for St. Louis County senior citizens. Mason Pointe is filled with opportunities for residents to live their life to the fullest.
The Skills Center’s Mason Pointe program offers students a choice between two unique career pathways—culinary or housekeeping. Both are essential in creating a warm and welcoming environment for Mason Pointe residents and other staff.
Students in this program will participate in classroom instruction, discussions, and hands-on training. All training will take place onsite at Mason Pointe in Town and Country.
Upon successful course completion and hiring, students will begin their careers as part of the Mason Pointe team. Full- and part-time positions are available.
General Program
Working at a senior living or similar facility is a fulfilling experience marked by a sense of community, compassion, and purpose. As a team member, you will become an integral part of providing exceptional care and support to residents. You play a vital role in creating a comfortable and engaging environment.
The General Health Care & Social Assistance Program trains individuals to work in housekeeping teams for any of our employment partners.
Students in this program will participate in class presentations, discussions, and hands-on training activities. All coursework will be completed at The Boulevard Senior Living in St. Charles. Students will be hired by one of our senior living or health care employment partners after successfully completing the program.