Job Summary
The Cosmetologist provides professional hair care and cosmetology services to residents, promoting personal dignity, independence, self-esteem, and overall well-being. This position delivers individualized services that accommodate the physical, cognitive, and personal preferences of older adults while maintaining a safe, welcoming, and sanitary salon environment. The Cosmetologist supports HumanGood's commitment to person-directed care, successful aging, and exceptional resident experiences.
Full-Time: Monday-Thursday
Pay: $21.50-23.00
Primary Duties & Essential Functions:
The following list includes essential functions that are fundamental to the role. The organization will engage in an interactive process to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.
- Provides professional cosmetology services, including shampooing, haircuts, styling, coloring, permanent waves, and other services permitted under applicable licensure.
- Adapts salon services and techniques to accommodate residents' personal preferences, mobility limitations, sensory changes, cognitive abilities, and individual comfort needs.
- Promotes resident dignity, independence, privacy, and choice by explaining services, obtaining consent, and respecting individual preferences.
- Assists residents with safe positioning and accessibility within the salon, coordinating with appropriate care team members when mobility or transfer assistance is needed.
- Observes potential scalp, skin, or hair conditions that may affect the safe provision of services and communicates concerns to appropriate clinical personnel.
- Maintains salon tools, equipment, and work areas in accordance with applicable sanitation, infection prevention, licensing, and safety requirements.
- Safely handles, stores, and uses salon products, chemicals, and equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions and applicable regulations.
Minimum Qualifications
- Completion of a state-approved cosmetology training program and current, valid cosmetology license in the state of employment.
- Ability to safely perform standard cosmetology services, including haircuts, styling, shampooing, coloring, and chemical treatments within the scope of licensure.
- Knowledge of applicable cosmetology regulations, sanitation procedures, infection prevention practices, and safe handling of salon products and equipment.
- Ability to accommodate residents with varying physical, sensory, and cognitive abilities while maintaining comfort, dignity, and safety.
- Effective interpersonal communication, customer service, organizational, and time management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- One or more years of professional cosmetology or salon experience.
- Experience providing cosmetology services to older adults in senior living, assisted living, memory support, skilled nursing, or comparable settings.
- Experience adapting salon services for individuals with mobility limitations, cognitive impairment, or other age-related needs.
What’s In It For You!
At HumanGood, we’re driven by purpose - reimagining senior living and creating communities where older adults can thrive. When you join us, you’re part of something bigger, making a meaningful impact in the lives of residents every day. Build your future where you’re supported - you’ll have the total rewards you need to build a confident, secure life for you and your family. Count on a compensation package that maximizes your health, wealth and well-being. And adds up to 40% in value to your base compensation.
We offer a comprehensive range of benefits and perks to support you, including*:
- Health, Dental and Vision Plans- start the 1st of the month following your start date
- 20 days of paid time off (increases with years of service), plus 7 company holidays
- 401(k) with up to 4% employer match and no waiting on funds to vest
- HSA option with employer contribution
- Tuition Reimbursement and continuing education programs
- $25/line unlimited cell phone plan (plus taxes and fees)
- Cell Phone Stipend
- 5-star employer-paid employee assistance program
*Please Note: Benefit eligibility is determined by employment status and regularly scheduled hours.
And as team members support residents, HumanGood supports team members. Here, you'll have the benefits and compensation you need to build a secure life for your family, and real opportunities to grow in your career, gain leadership skills and develop personally. Join us. You'll make a difference by helping our team members and our residents realize their full human potential.
Learn more at www.HGcareers.org