Beautician Cosmetologist
Core
Prepares hair arrangement and cosmetics for deceased in accordance with families instructions. Restores deceased to a life-like appearance as closely possible.
Role type
mortuary cosmetologist
Builds
life-like appearance of deceased
Domain
funeral services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
cosmetology, hair styling, grooming, nail care, embalming assistance, hygiene maintenance, record keeping
Preferred skills
customer service, compassion, integrity, communication, problem solving
Technologies
hair dryers, cosmetics, hair products, flat irons, dyes, combs, brushes
Responsibilities
Manicures fingernails using files and nail polish; Performs grooming tasks such as arching and plucking eyebrows and removing facial hair; Washes and dries bodies, using germicidal soap, as required; Maintains hygiene and cleanliness of equipment and area where duties are performed; Records personal effects delivered with body and information about deceased, as required; Shampoos, waves, presses, curls, brushes hair following photography of deceased and/or description obtained from client family; Assists embalmer in restoring disfigured or maimed deceased person(s), as required; May assist with or may perform the function of dressing and placing deceased in casket, as required
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC