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BFT Summer Lifeguard/Instructor

Massachusetts General Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Somerville
399 Revolution Drive (Show on map)
May 20, 2025
Summary
Temporary general service support roles including, environmental service aide, materials handler, linen associate, patient transport, cafeteria worker, lifeguard and swim instructor. This job can also cover any other service support roles.

Does this position require Patient Care?
No

Essential Functions
-ESD aide: Completes work in assigned areas by cleaning, sanitizing, and polishing environmental surfaces according to departmental and hospital policies & procedures. Uses a variety of chemicals and equipment. Cleans & prepares post-discharge patient rooms according to department procedures. Secures dysfunctional equipment against unauthorized use. Reports breakdowns to supervisor.

-Materials/Linen/Mail Handler: Responsible for assuring supplies, equipment, and all materials are correctly receipted and distributed daily. Responsible for handling, inspecting, and processing new and clean linen stocks and assembling linen packs, and issuing linen. Also cleans the work area and performs any related tasks as assigned or instructed. Responsible for handling incoming and outgoing mail, packages, and deliveries as well as ensuring that mail is sorted, distributed, and processed accurately and in a timely manner.

-Patient Transport: Responsible for moving patients to various locations throughout the hospital.

-Cafeteria Worker: Performs a wide variety of food preparation and service duties as well as health and cleanliness. May provide cashier services.

-Lifeguard/Swim Instructor: Responsible for ensuring the safety of all individuals in the aquatic therapy pool and related facilities. This role involves monitoring pool activities, enforcing safety rules, and providing emergency response as needed.

Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
Yes
Licenses and Credentials
Experience
Related experience 0-1 year preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Requires good verbal communication skills to interact with patients, visitors & staff in all situations.

Physical Requirements
  • Standing Frequently (34-66%)
  • Walking Frequently (34-66%)
  • Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
  • Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
  • Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Climbing Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
  • Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Crawling Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Reaching Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
  • Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
  • Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
  • Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
  • Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
  • Talking Constantly (67-100%)
  • Hearing Constantly (67-100%)


  • The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
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