POSITION SUMMARY

Serves as stylist/barber responsible for providing haircuts and or styling services for residents when referred and on an as needed basis.

JOB FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position.  However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

• Understands and promotes Elizabeth Seton Children’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values to ensure application with organizational policies and procedures and everyday practices. 
• Provides hair cutting/styling services to residents upon referral and as needed.
• Uphold a patient, fun and caring demeanor to deliver a positive experience for residents and family.
• Maintain current licensure appropriate to the job.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to integrate therapeutic or normalizing goals to promote optimal patient care that is family-centered.
• Maintains or adheres to scheduling calendar of appointments.
• Collaborates with Infection Control, and other departments as needed.
• Ensures hair cutting/styling services follow safety, sanitation, sterilization, health, as well as regulatory requirements as directed by law and the Center’s policies and procedures.
• Inspect resident’s skin and promptly report any changes to Administration.
• Responsible for the care and safety of assigned resident until relieved by on coming caregiver.
• Attend appropriate meetings and in-services.
• Functions as an adult role model for residents.
• Performs all assigned duties in accordance with the Center for Pediatrics and Rehabilitation’s policy and procedures.

Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree required.
• Successful completion of NYS approved Cosmetology License.

• Three (3) years relevant hair cutting, styling, and/or barber experience.
• Experience working with children and adolescents.
• Experience working with children who have special needs preferred.
• Specialist provides a broad range of styles and must be able to work with a variety of hair lengths and textures.
• Experience with both male and female hair styling as well as facial hair.

Employee Requirements:

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language fluently.
• Must meet or exceed all health standards and requirements for the position as established by NYDOH/NYSED and all other regulatory agencies.
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this Center which includes a medical and physical examination.
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of thirty-five (35) pounds.
• Perform tasks that may involve exposure to the resident’s blood/body fluids.
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents, if necessary.

Working Conditions:

• Will work in a well-lighted and ventilated area.
• Will be subject to frequent interruptions.
• May be asked to work beyond normal working hours, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary.

Hourly Rate:

$60/Hr.