About the Role

Ventana by Buckner is a luxury senior living community in the heart of Dallas. In this role you will be a part of the Lifestyles Team operating in our lavish salons. You'll be inspiring happiness and performing personal care of residents' hair in the salon by scheduled appointment or in other locations in the community as necessary.

As a member of our team you will have an impact on our clients through accomplishment of the following responsibilities:

• Perform hair care procedures to keep residents' hair and scalp clean.
• Perform hair cuts, permanents, scalp treatments, hair color, and other services as requested by residents or family members.
• Transport residents to and from the Beauty Shop via wheel chair in accordance with established safety policies and procedures.
• Perform services in residents' rooms when they are unable to come to the Beauty Shop.
• Maintain accurate records on all residents who use the Beauty Shop services.
• Monitor inventory of Beauty Shop supplies; reorder supplies as necessary to maintain an adequate stock level.
• Maintain charge tickets for each resident and timely submit charge tickets to Business Office for posting to proper account.

What You'll Bring to the Team
To be successful in this role and a great addition to our team we need you to come with the following:

• Requires understanding and ability to use simple arithmetic and grammar with accuracy. This level of knowledge is normally associated with the attainment of a High School Diploma (or G.E.D.). High School Diploma (or G.E.D.) required.
• Must meet at least one of the following criteria:
  • Has a minimum of two (2) years prior related experience in social or recreational programming in a patient activities program in a health care setting; or

  • Has successfully completed an activity director training course approved by the National Certification Council for Activity.
• Requires ability to plan, promote, and direct community service programs in the interest of residents. Requires ability to evaluate and assign volunteers to appropriate tasks.
• Requires ability to work under flexible and busy schedules; some nights and weekends required.
• Requires ability to work under minimal supervision while exercising excellent professional judgment.
• A professional commitment to Christian principles so as to perform tasks and responsibilities in alignment with Buckner's mission, vision, and values;

Preferred Qualifications
In addition to the amazing qualifications and experiences listed above, if we had our say, we would also look for:

• Requires proficient ability to speak, read and write English.
• Requires ability to understand and carry out detailed oral and written instructions. Requires ability to convey detailed oral and written instructions which can be understood and carried out by residents, guests, volunteers, and co-workers.
• Requires ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with residents, guests, co-workers and the public; ability to communicate effective orally and in writing.
• Requires ability to exercise tact, courtesy, and hospitality in the delivery of services to residents.
• Requires ability to encourage dignity and self-esteem in residents, utilizing basic knowledge of human behavior and basic knowledge of physical/emotional needs and modalities of senior adults.
• Requires proficient working knowledge and skill in recreation, creative arts, crafts, music, and drama activities appropriate for senior adults; ability to plan, organize and direct sessions with a wide variety of well and impaired residents.
• Requires knowledge of basic health care practices and procedures; proficient working knowledge of counseling and education techniques in health care field.

Job Perks
At Buckner one of the ways we show value to our team members is by offering the following perks:

• Medical and Dental benefits for employees and their eligible dependents;
• Life insurance;
• Short Term and Long Term Disability benefits;
• Paid Time Off and Holidays;
• Retirement Savings Plan; and
• The 5Star Fun Benefit: encourages employees to spread good cheer to their co-workers and others, creating a happy, healthy environment for all!

The same way we treat our employees is how we treat all applicants – with respect. Buckner is an equal opportunity employer (EEO is the law). You will be treated fairly throughout our recruiting process and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status in consideration for a career at Buckner.