Manicurist/Cosmetologist

Job Summary

The Manicurist / Cosmetologist provides professional nail and hair care services to residents, with a primary focus on manicures and cosmetic nail care. This position is primarily dedicated to providing manicure services four days per week, with one day dedicated to hair care services. The Manicurist / Cosmetologist promotes personal dignity, independence, self-esteem, and overall well-being by delivering individualized salon services that accommodate the physical, cognitive, and personal preferences of older adults.

The ideal candidate has professional experience and demonstrated skills in both manicuring and hair care, with the ability to provide quality nail services as the primary function of the role. The Manicurist / Cosmetologist maintains a safe, welcoming, and sanitary salon environment while supporting HumanGood's commitment to person-directed care, successful aging, and exceptional resident experiences.

Full-Time: Monday-Friday
Schedule: 4 days providing manicure services and 1 day providing hair care services
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 manicure services as the primary responsibility of the position, including nail shaping, filing, cuticle care, nail polishing, and other basic cosmetic nail services permitted under applicable licensure.

• Maintains appropriate sanitation, disinfection, and infection prevention practices for all nail services, tools, and salon equipment. Avoids medical or therapeutic nail care and refers concerns requiring clinical assessment or treatment to appropriate care team members.

• Provides professional hair care services one day per week, including shampooing, haircuts, styling, coloring, permanent waves, and other services permitted under applicable licensure.

• Adapts nail and hair care 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.

• Maintains a clean, organized, safe, and welcoming salon environment, including the appropriate handling and storage of salon products, chemicals, tools, and equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of a state-approved manicurist training program and possession of a current California manicurist license.

• Possession of a current California cosmetologist license.

• Demonstrated ability to safely and professionally perform manicure services as the primary function of the position, as well as standard hair care services, within the scope of applicable licensure.

• Knowledge of applicable cosmetology regulations, sanitation procedures, infection prevention practices, chemical safety, and proper handling of salon products and equipment.

• Ability to accommodate residents with varying physical, sensory, and cognitive abilities while maintaining comfort, dignity, and safety.

Preferred Qualifications

• One or more years of professional experience providing manicure and hair care services in a salon or comparable setting.

• Experience providing nail and hair care 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, sensory changes, 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