Full Job Description
A Grooming Assistant provides essential self-care support to personal care clients, assisting with grooming, hygiene, and appearance. You will play a crucial role in enhancing clients' dignity and confidence through regular activities such as bathing, styling hair, and supporting skin care routines. Your work enables individuals to maintain personal hygiene and appearance, contributing to their overall wellbeing and self-esteem.
The Work You'll Do:
- Assist with bathing, hair styling, nail care, and clothing selection
- Coordinate with families to support ongoing personal care plans
- Encourage participation in grooming and self-care activities
- Ensure a safe and clean environment for grooming activities
- Support clients with daily hygiene practices and personal appearance
What You'll Bring:
- Ability to engage clients with sensitivity and promote self-care independence
- Flexibility to adapt care based on individual preferences and needs
- Patience and positive energy to enhance the caregiving environment
- Previous experience working with individuals needing support services preferred
- Strong attention to detail in maintaining grooming standards
Qualifications:
- Access to ongoing training sessions and certifications
- Creative and aesthetic skills for effective grooming assistance
- Experience in a caregiving environment preferred
- High school certificate or equivalent
- Knowledge of health and hygiene best practices