Beautician

## Description

**Job Title:** Beautician

**Location:** Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community

### Position Summary

The Beautician provides professional hair care and related grooming services to residents in a manner that promotes dignity, self-esteem, comfort, and quality of life. Services are provided in accordance with resident preferences, facility policies, infection prevention standards, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

### Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide haircuts, shampoos, styling, roller sets, permanents, color services, beard trims, and other approved salon services.
• Treat all residents with dignity, respect, privacy, and compassion in accordance with resident rights (CMS F550-F584).
• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary salon environment in accordance with infection prevention practices.
• Clean and disinfect all equipment, tools, and work surfaces between each resident.
• Follow standard precautions and utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as indicated.
• Observe residents for changes in skin condition, scalp integrity, bruising, lesions, or other concerns and promptly report findings to the charge nurse.
• Verify physician approval when required for residents with medical conditions or recent procedures that may affect salon services.
• Schedule appointments while accommodating resident preferences and facility routines.
• Ensure residents are transported safely to and from the salon when applicable.
• Maintain accurate records of services provided and fees charged according to facility procedures.
• Safeguard resident belongings and personal grooming items.
• Demonstrate courtesy and professionalism with residents, families, visitors, and staff.
• Participate in facility education programs and required in-service training.
• Follow all facility emergency preparedness and safety procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Administrator or designee.

### Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to bend, reach, and lift up to 25 pounds.
• Sufficient manual dexterity to perform hair care services safely.
• Ability to safely assist residents as appropriate within facility guidelines.

### Working Conditions

• Primarily works in the facility salon but may provide bedside services when appropriate.
• Exposure to water, hair care chemicals, and cleaning/disinfecting products.
• Frequent interaction with elderly residents, including those with cognitive impairment.

### Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of infection control and sanitation standards.
• Ability to maintain resident confidentiality (HIPAA).
• Ability to promote resident independence, choice, and dignity.

Performance Expectations

Successful performance is demonstrated by

• High resident satisfaction with salon services.
• Consistent adherence to infection prevention practices.
• Timely reporting of resident concerns to nursing staff.
• Professional appearance and conduct.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Compliance with all facility policies and regulatory requirements.

**Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing quality care while promoting the dignity, independence and the quality of life for every resident.**

## Qualifications

### Qualifications

• Current state cosmetology license in good standing, if required by state law.
• Previous experience working with older adults or in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and sanitation practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively with elderly residents, families, and staff.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining professionalism and compassion.