Hairstylist

JOB OBJECTIVE:

Provides hair  services to Saint John’s residents. Works in accordance with all State/Federal regulations/codes and Saint John's policies, procedures, and practices.  Works together with all members of the community to uphold and further the mission, vision, principles, and values of the Saint John's Community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Provides hair care services such as: shampooing, cutting, barbering, setting, color, permanent waves, and waxing; and all services allowed by license. 
2. Maintains supply inventory and notifies the Spa Manager of needed items.  Keeping provisions stocked for Spa such as refreshments and snacks.  Reorder provisions as needed.
3. Keeps Spa, workstation, and equipment neat, clean and well organized; maintains and cleans equipment (i.e. cleaning curling irons, rollers, brushes/combs, sinks, mats, etc.) Dusting and laundry as needed. 
4. Adhere to the highest standards of sanitation, which includes cleaning and sanitizing tools and equipment
5. Notifies Environmental Services and Spa Manager of any concerns related to equipment maintenance.
6. Assure quality customer service: provide courtesy calls to residents for appointment reminders. Work with other departments to get residents to/from appointments.  Ability to provide escort to/from appointments, and ability to provide services in resident apartment.
7. Accurately record services provided on each visit to assure residents and staff are billed appropriately.  Keeps other timely, accurate records as required.
8. Works with clients, residents, families, and Saint John’s staff throughout the organization, in a professional manner.
9. Maintains confidentiality of all resident information.
10. Knows and follows existing lines of communication and authority.
11. Is responsible for providing services based on residents’ needs and their schedule.  May be required to work varied hours to meet the needs of residents, which could include some weekend or evening hours.
12. Assures that all resident rights are maintained at all times.  Reports any violations or suspected deviations immediately according to Saint John’s policy and procedures.
13. Maintain current license.  Follows all rules, regulations, policies/procedures according to licensure.  Keeps current on all changes which affect this position. 
14. Attends in-services, meetings, and seminars as required and completes all electronic training in a timely manner. 
15. Provides nail care services such as: manicures, pedicures, clean, cut, and shape nails, polishing fingernails/toenails using variety of polish brands, removing polishes; and all services allowed by license

All Employees Must Foster Person Centered Care/Professional Integrity and Responsibility

1. Act with honesty and openness in all resident/family/ responsible party and employee contacts. Function as Saint John’s Communities Ambassadors to maintain a working environment that values respect, fairness, inclusiveness, and integrity. Promote a responsible workplace in recognition and support of the boundaries of people with whom we work and serve.

     2. Demonstrate commitment to the person-first philosophy that gives residents the power of choice. Function as a community member within the principles and practices that guide care and services through knowing and honoring the person before the task.  In this vein, we will:

• Foster relationships between residents, family and staff.
• Know each person as an individual who can and does make a difference.
• Nurture the spirit as well as the mind and body.
• Promote growth and development for all.
• Create an environment that meets the physical, social, emotional, intellectual, spiritual and occupational needs of individuals and the community.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must be a high school graduate or have a GED.
2. Must be a graduate of a cosmetology program and Wisconsin licensed, as a practitioner, to practice on location and have at least 3 years’ experience; Must have experience or willingness to learn ethnic hair care.
3. Must be able to read, write and speak English.
4. Must have basic computer skills for scheduling and billing purposes.
5. Must have scissors and basic equipment for use on the job; is careful and conservative with materials and supplies.
6. Must have excellent communication and problem-solving skills, be honest, dependable and exhibit a warm, cheerful, caring manner and be regularly at work, on time, as scheduled.
7. Must have the ability to adapt to changing organizational needs, work flexible hours to meet the scheduling requirements.
8. Must be professional in actions, neat attire appropriate to the position, excellent customer service skills, and desire to work with and serve older adults.
9. Must demonstrate the ability to comprehend and follow established procedures, be able to multi- task, be able to work independently and perform various duties without close supervision.