Reports To: Rays of Hope Director Job Description Summary The Rays of Hope (ROH) Assistant is responsible for supporting the Rays of Hope Director in the ongoing operation of the ROH program. This is a non-exempt position.
Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS Job Title/Position: Rays of Hope Assistant PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The Rays of Hope Assistant must be able to sit, stand, squat, bend, kneel, twist and climb. They must also be able to lift and push/pull up to 25 pounds. They also occasionally are exposed to dust, walk on uneven or rough ground, and work near moving equipment. Hands will be used for repetitively grasping and turning, fine manipulation and speed work.
Job Title/Position: Rays of Hope Assistant DRESS AND APPEARANCE PURPOSE To provide guidelines for personnel to project a professional image.
POLICY Employees will abide by all provisions in the Hospice of Midland dress code policy.
PROCEDURE All employees: 1. Staff is expected to practice good personal and oral hygiene.
2. All clothing must be neat, clean, in good repair, and shall have proper length and fit. Capris are allowed, but not shorts.
3. The employee identification badge must be worn, visible and in good repair while working. Replacements can be ordered from Human Resources as they become worn.
4. Fingernails must be clean, well-cared for, and should be of a length that doesn't interfere with job duties.
5. Visible tattoos and visible multiple body piercings (including any facial septums or rings) are not allowed. Tattoos that have offensive content must be covered at all times.
6. Perfume, cologne, fragrances, or strong scents (including cigarette odor) are prohibited, as patients, co-workers or visitors to the office may be sensitive or allergic to them.
7. Hair styles and color should be conservative in nature.
8. Any beards and moustaches must be kept neatly trimmed.
9. Friday is considered a casual day. Jeans in good repair (no rips, holes, or tears) are allowed, as are Hospice T-shirts. There may be other special circumstances where jeans are allowed, but only with supervisor's approval.
10. Shoes may be open or closed toe while working in the office. Shoes must have closed toes when working in homes and facilities.
Clinical Staff: 1. Clinical staff will wear scrubs or appropriate business casual dress. Care should be taken when laundering uniforms to maintain a professional appearance. Hospice of Midland royal blue or Hospice of Odessa red are the designated uniform colors.
2. Fingernails must be clean, well-cared for, and of a length that does not interfere with safe patient care. Artificial nails are prohibited for clinical staff for general safety and infection control purposes.
3. Any jewelry worn should be minimal, and for safety reasons, should not hang loosely.
Office Staff: 1. Office staff should wear business casual every day except Friday. Hospice of Midland or Rays of Hope T-shirts are allowed on casual Friday.
2. DME employees are allowed to wear jeans in good repair and Hospice polo or T-shirts every day. Closed-toed shoes are required daily.
If a staff member has a religious or cultural practice that would violate this policy, please contact Human Resources for a possible accommodation.
OFFICE HOURS: Monday through Friday
8:30am to 5:00pm