Job Information
St. John's Embrace Living Barber in Rochester, New York
Position Summary:
Has the responsibility to provide beauty services for the resident’s hair and scalp.
Qualifications & Education Required:
High School Diploma or equivalent certificate of completion
New York State Barber license
At least one year experience in the health care or barber setting
Good communication and verbal skills.
Core Organizational Competencies:
St. John’s Brand Characteristics - Embrace living by being Friendly, Respectful, Responsive, Compassionate, Innovative and Fun towards elders, families and colleagues.
Teamwork - Actively participates. Assists team members; offers encouragement. Acknowledges/welcomes elders. Keeps team members informed. Recognizes achievements and efforts of others.
Job Knowledge - Consistently demonstrates working knowledge of all aspects of job. Remains current on job related changes and trends.
Planning/Organization - Demonstrates initiative; plans appropriately. Uses time, materials, resources effectively. Organizes work to ensure commitment and priorities.
Productivity - Consistently maintains high activity and efficiently produces acceptable volume of work. Consistently meets deadlines and commitments.
Quality - Consistently produces accurate, timely work which meets required quality standards. Pays attention to detail. Sets high standards of performance for self and actively seeks continuous improvement. Provides elder-driven care.
Reliability - Consistently delivers on commitments. Can be counted on to accomplish tasks without follow up. Available when required by elder or team and can be counted on to help or assist when needed. Responds in a timely manner.
Demeanor (attitude) - Embraces change with optimism. Addresses concerns appropriately. Positively communicates. Good listener. Consistently maintains a positive demeanor.
Position Competencies:
Speedy and timely decision maker
Committed to making a difference
Uses resources wisely
Values continual improvement
Passes on information to coworkers
Shows sensitivity for others
Enjoys being around people
Adapts appropriately to cultural differences
Takes responsibility for his actions
Maintains confidentiality when requested
Talks to others to convey information effectively
Is aware of others reactions and understands why they react as they do
Position Responsibilities:
Responsible for booking barber appointments
Keep stations and shop neat and clean
Assist other beauticians when a resident is unable to hold their heads back to have their hair washed
Must decide what styles, color, perms, etc. would look good on a resident when they are unable to speak for themselves
In communication with resident family members and nursing staff, on occasion
Must be able to communicate well with the residents and provide services to them, including perms, sets, cuts and colors
Deploy to units to shave male residents as needed
Physical Requirements:
- Occasional moving and lifting of residents.
Exposure to Conditions:
- May be exposed to infectious diseases. Exposed to physical aggression.