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o Clothing advertising drugs, beverages, tobacco products, other businesses or topics that would be considered offensive to the public.
o Clothing or any other items of apparel that advertise or promote any products, services or organizations other than The Piper and which The Piper has approved.
o Sweatpants, spandex tops or spandex pants/shorts.
o Torn, dirty or frayed clothing.
o Beachwear, including flip flops, cover ups or swimwear.
o Shorts, unless with the prior approval of the Community Leader, such as in the case of unusually hot
or humid weather or planned outdoor activity, and only then when the shorts fall no more than two
inches above the knee.
o Jeans or athletic clothing (unless with prior approval of the Community Leader). Jeans may be
acceptable if the Community Leader has established a casual day. However, jeans worn on casual day
must be appropriate and not excessively baggy, torn or dirty. o Tennis shoes and sneakers
Tattoos
We recognize that associates may have tattoos. However, the Company reserves the right to ask an Associate to cover any visible tattoos that could be considered offensive, provocative or frightening by our residents or visitors, while at work, during working time or when in the presence of residents.
Jewelry/Pins/Buttons
Jewelry should be worn in good taste. Excessive or inappropriate jewelry is not permitted. Engagement rings, wedding rings and watches are permitted. Body or facial jewelry (i.e. nose rings, eyebrow rings), other than tasteful and safe earrings and those noted in this policy, are not permitted and the Company reserves the right to ask an Associate to remove or cover any facial jewelry that could be considered offensive, provocative or frightening by our residents or visitors, while at work, during working time or when in the presence of residents.
Associates may not wear pins, buttons or stickers with controversial messages that are disturbing or offensive to residents, or not part of a Company sponsored program, in resident care areas. Service award pins may be worn if part of a Company sponsored program.
Perfumes, Fingernails and Hair
The use of cosmetics and perfumes should be moderate to decrease the possibility of a coworker or resident having an allergic reaction. For nursing, dietary, housekeeping and laundry associates, as well as any associate who provides direct resident care, fingernails must be clean, neatly trimmed and not extend beyond the end of the finger for safety and infection control. Artificial or acrylic nails are strictly prohibited for associates involved in direct resident care or who prepare food. Hair should be clean, combed and neatly trimmed and arranged. Certain associates may be required, for safety or sanitary reasons, to fasten their hair or wear a hair net so that it does not fall on their neck or interfere with their ability to perform their job. Any facial hair must be neatly trimmed at all times.
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