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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 00131911 |
Description Activated On: 10/2/2026 4:52:15 PM |
Position Purpose: Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. This is a full-time position. This barber position provides therapeutic services to all Norristown State Hospital patients in order to maintain proper health and care of hair and scalp. |
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Description of Duties: Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor. MAJOR DUTIES: Assesses people's hair, head, scalp and make recommendation to nursing staff what is needed. Shampoo, haircut, styling (braiding), beard shaping, mustache trimming, eyebrow trimming, and hair removal from nasal canal and ears. Daily records are kept of services provided. A monthly report of statistics for all units of the hospital is compiled, prepared and sent to the department’s supervisor. Maintains good working relationship with other employees and nursing unit supervisors by being aware and following policies and procedures. Operates the barber shop in accordance with the State Board of Barber Examiners Rules & Regulations for patients, adhering to proper sterilization of tools and equipment. The Barber Shop is licensed annually and stands ready for spot inspectors at all times by the Board of Barber Examiners. Answers phone and communicate messages. Attends mandated classes as assigned. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS STATEMENT •Coordinates appointments for patients’ barber services consistent with patients’ health care and treatment programming schedules. Call or go on the units and schedule with staff time to bring patients into the shop. Go on the units to post monthly barber schedule, meet, talk and encourage patients to get their hair taken care of. •Reports patients’ scalp conditions that require further medical and/or hygienic monitoring such as head lice, psoriasis, ringworm and others. •Demonstrates and advises patients on proper grooming and hygiene methods including, but not limited to, hair, nail care and cleansing techniques. •Sterilizes all equipment used; maintains proper standards of sanitation and maintains tools and equipment in good working condition. •Counts tools regularly to ensure the security of supplies and equipment and to prevent their retention by patients. •Maintains inventory, requisitions and supplies when necessary. •Participates in periodic training and instructional classes to update and maintain competency in barbering techniques. •Knowledgeable of modern barbering techniques, methods and practices. •Knowledgeable of First-Aid methods and procedures. •Skilled in the care and use of barber tools such as scissors, combs, razors, electric and hand operated hair clippers, shaving creams, lotions, gels, sharpening devices and others. •Adheres to state, departmental, and hospital regulations, policies and procedures. •Physically positions patients in order to perform barber services. •Performs work on schedule and in accordance with specific instruction. •Works with and maintains an empathetic attitude towards mentally or physically ill patients who, at times, do not cooperate and/or can be abusive. •Must Possess an Active Cosmetology or Barber License as issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Examiners. Ability to ambulate in any patient areas unaided/independently (i.e., without the use of a boot, cane, walker, crutches, etc.) |
Decision Making: Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature. Makes independent decisions based upon professional training, job knowledge and competency. Utilizes RN Supervisor and Nurse Manager as resources |
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Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License Experience: Licenses, registrations, or certifications: 1. Barber 2. N/A 3. N/A 4. N/A 5. N/A 6. N/A |
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Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
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