Hairstylist -Per Diem/On Call (Days)

COVID Vaccines are strongly encouraged, but not required.

SHENANDOAH VALLEY WESTMINSTER-CANTERBURY
300 Westminster Canterbury Dr.
Winchester VA 22603

POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Salon Hairdresser                 DEPARTMENT:     Resident Relations

RESPONSIBLE TO:    Director of Resident Services

JOB SUMMARY:    Performs all advertised services in shop, i.e. shampoo and sets, haircuts, manicures, etc. for residents.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, LICENSURE:

1.    High School Diploma/GED or equivalent work experience required.
2.    Current Cosmetologist License required.
3.    Experience in a beauty shop setting preferred.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
1.    Support the mission and purpose of SVWC.
2.    Support the Board of Trustees and Administration.
3.    Present a professional, caring image.
4.    Employment and annual Tuberculosis testing as required by Virginia State Licensure.
5.    Required to be up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations.

6.    Must attend annual mandatory in-services required by the State Licensure and all other mandatory in-services and/or meeting required by other regulatory agencies and/or by SVWC.
7.    Follows and supports the policies and procedures established by SVWC.
8.    Promote positive language and culture change understanding for all older adults.

9.    Must be familiar with and be able to implement, or willing to learn, new services for residents.
10.    Practice good customer relations at all times.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES :
1.    Books appointments for clientele.
2.    Performs all advertised services in shop, i.e., shampoo and sets, haircuts, manicures, etc. for all residents.
3.    Promotes shop and services to new residents.
4.    Attends one hair/beauty shop seminar per year to increase skills and be current with styles and procedures.
5.    Communicates effectively with Health Center personnel in the handling and the needs of Health Center residents.
6.    Completes accounting receipts for services rendered.
7.    Keeps shop clean and attractive by sweeping and mopping the floors, dusting, wiping walls, organizing supplies, etc.
8.    Reports any changes and/or unusual events regarding residents to supervisor.
9.    Ability to work as a team with other staff for benefit of residents.
10.    Other duties as assigned. 
AUTHORITY:  N/A
UNIVERSAL PRECAUTION RISK CLASSIFICATION:
Category A:  The person holding this position understands Universal Precautions Risk
 Classification categories apply to this position and the individual may be exposed to AIDS, 
HIV, and Hepatitis B viruses.  Tasks involve exposure To Blood, Body Fluids, Or Tissues. All 
procedures or other job-related tasks that involve an inherent potential for mucous membrane
 or skin contact with blood, body fluids, or tissues, or a potential for spills or splashed of them,
 are Category A tasks.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described her are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform he essential functions.

VISION
•    Must be able to visually identify and discern printed words on either typewritten pages or computer screen.
•    Must be able to identify and differentiate colors.
•    Must have depth perception within normal ranges.

HEARING

•    Must be able to respond to spoken words and other auditory sounds including the ringing of telephone or beepers and monitors.
•    Must be able to respond and communicate orally by telephone.

LIFTING

•    Must be able to bend, reach and lift patients with assistance to transport them to stretchers/wheelchairs.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

•    Must be able to use, operate and interpret information from equipment in work area.

SPEECH

•    Must be able to verbally communicate in the English language directly and over the telephone and be understood.

RANGE OF MOTION

•    Must have mobility for all parts of the body, walking, bending, lifting, reaching above head and use of hands.
•    Must be able to kneel or squat for 1 of an 8 hour shift.
•    Must be able to stand for 4 hours straight.
•    Some tasks may require sitting for 10% of the workday.
•    Must be able to stand and/or mobilize by walking for 90% of an 8-hour shift.

WORKING CONDITIONS

•    Must be able to work under stress
•    Must be able to work “on call” (some employees on occasion.)
•    Must be able to deal with verbally and physically combative patients.
•    Must be able to utilize or wear protective equipment or apparel in accordance with OSHA standards.
MENTAL CAPACITY

•    Must have mental capacity to fulfill the requirements of the job including problem solving, logic, communication and numerical calculations.
•    Must be able to read and understand written instructions in English.
•    Accurate recall and memory.
•    Must be able to use judgment in making decisions and choices.
•    Ability to analyze numbers and make basic mathematical calculations.

NOTE:  This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.  An employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by management as required.  Shenandoah Valley Westminster-Canterbury reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises.  Moreover, management reserves the right to change job descriptions, job duties or working schedules based on their duty to accommodate individuals with disabilities.  This job description does not constitute a written contract of employment.