NAIL CARE SPECIALIST

Position Description: PROGRAM: Northshore Senior Center Health & Wellness
SUMMARY: Provides foot or hand nail care services with the goal of maintaining healthy nails. 5-15 hours per week.
Responsibilities but not limited to:
1. Assess a participants health status and needs by obtaining a health history and history of problems or treatments related to the feet.
2. Perform examinations to determine if there are abnormalities of the feet or hands related to nails and whether limited health care is needed such as referrals to other health care professionals.
3. Treatment of the feet includes observation and inspection; alleviation of dry skin problems, and trimming nails and callouses.
4. Record the status and needs of participants; review records and help with the understanding of care needs.
5. Teaching the client how to care for nails. Provide education and counseling.
6. Schedule follow-up nail care visits or referral to a podiatrist as needed.
9. Must follow current infection control guidelines.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: May supervise volunteers
RELATIONSHIPS:
1. Supervised by the Program Director.
2. Must maintain positive working relationships with other center staff.
Education and/or Experience:
1. Must have current manicure license, or foot & nail care certification or related field. LPN/RN/CNA with related experience2. Minimum of one year experience working with the frail or disabled adults.
Other Skills and Abilities:
1. Physical ability to assist disabled participants with transferring and ambulating; must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.
2. Ability to work cooperatively with other agency staff.
Note: All employees are subject to Washington State Patrol Criminal History Background Check and must complete a Criminal History Self-Disclosure Form.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The job is performed in a temperature regulated environment with a moderate noise level. This job may be performed as several locations.
Youll be a great fit for the Northshore Senior Center if you:
Thrive on working in a collaborative environment
Are very adaptable
Have high ownership and strong work ethic
Are a great problem solver who can think on your feet
Truly enjoy being of service to people
Like being part of a team that cares about one another as people and enjoy working together
Want to know that the work you do contributes to building a better, stronger community for all
Northshore Senior Center is the areas premier organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of older adults through engaging programs, exciting activities, wellness opportunities, and access to current information/resources. All are welcome to join us for engaging activities, fun and exciting classes, or even just socializing- there is something for everyone! As a member not only do you get exclusive access, but also priority on all that Northshore has to offer; become a member today and join a community where everyone leads full, healthy and inspired lives!
$19.00 - $23.00 Hourly