Hospital Volunteer Community Service Assistant - Student Employee

Community Service Work StudyCommunity Service Work Study is a program for students eligible for Federal Work Study to earn their award performing work in healthcare, non-profit, and public school settings in the St. Louis-area that are open to the public and do not charge an admission fee/tuition. Both the organizations and the students benefit by community service and building career-related skills.Community Service opportunities are currently available in hospital settings at St. Luke's Hospital and Mercy Hospital. Health Profession majors are preferred, but this opportunity is open to students in all majors. Specific duties depend on the location and job type and can range from general cleaning to transporting patients to working in the gift shop.Job Responsibilities (may vary by location):Assist with patient transport, adhering to all safety protocols.Support staff with gift shop operations (if applicable).Perform general cleaning and housekeeping tasks.May interact with patients, families, and staff in a professional and courteous manner.Build positive working relationships with hospital staff and patients.Follow all hospital protocols, including vaccinations and PPE requirements.Qualifications:Preferred: Health Professions majors (open to all majors)Strong work ethic, reliability, and a positive attitudeAbility to work independently and as part of a teamExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsCompassion and empathy for patients and their familiesRequirements:Must be a current full-time undergraduate student at Maryville UniversityMust be Federal Work-Study eligible (a US citizen who has filled out the FAFSA) and available to work during the academic year from August 24, 2026-May 2, 2027. Students can start working prior to August 25th once all onboarding is completed.Ability to complete a pre-placement clearance process, including interviews, drug tests, background checks, and vaccinations (up to 4 weeks).NOTE: Applicants must be work study eligible and have a work study award in their financial aid package to apply for this position. To get started, please submit an application to this position. HR will follow up via email with some additional information on the volunteer programs.