Beautician

Position Summary

Reporting to the Social Services Director, the incumbent provides hair care services to the residents of the Kane Community Living Centers to properly groom, enhance the appearance, and maintain the dignity of each resident, providing service in accordance with Federal, state, and local standards and regulations governing the facility.

Duties

• Schedules hair appointments for residents.
• Checks hair and scalp and reports any changes in hair or scalp conditions to nursing units.
• Shampoos and styles hair by setting, blow-drying, cutting, trimming, and tapering; performs beauty services such as applying solutions that straighten hair or retain curls or waves in hair; provides color rinses and permanent hair coloring.
• Orders supplies and maintains inventory of products in the beauty shop.
• Performs services in the salon, on nursing units, and in beds for residents unable to be taken to the beauty shop.
• Maintains the cleanliness of the salon and equipment and follows infection control practices.
• Performs other related duties as required or requested.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of:
• Hair care procedures and the care and use of supplies and equipment.
• Cutting, trimming, and shaping hair techniques.
• Skills in:
• Grey/salt and pepper hair color techniques.
• Ability to:
• Relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people within a long-term care facility.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work area.
• Stand for extended periods of time.
• Travel between Kane locations on an as-needed/necessary basis.

Minimum Requirements

• A high school diploma or its equivalent AND one (1) year of experience as a beautician.
• Applicants must also have satisfactorily completed courses in cosmetology AND possess licensure by the Commissioner of Professional and Occupational Affairs of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. A copy of the license must be included with the application.
• Experience in a long-term care facility is preferred.
• This position is located at the McKeesport location.

Residency and Veterans' Preference

Residency: Allegheny County within 1 year.
Veterans' Preference: Will be awarded to eligible candidates.