Hairdresser

A Great Place to Work

The Pines at Utica is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to Work, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and the families that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And if you desire, you will experience real career growth where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated. We invite you to join our team!

Location: 1800 Butterfield Avenue, Utica, New York, 13501

Part-Time Contract Opportunity

Schedule: Wednesdays and Fridays, Afternoons and Evenings

Pay based on services completed

*Flexible schedule

What You'll Do:

As a Hairdresser in our center, you will make a difference, one style at a time! You will provide professional hair care and other beauty-related services to our cherished residents. In this unique and rewarding role, you'll play a vital part in helping residents feel their best, supporting dignity, confidence, and well-being.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide a full range of hair care services including cuts, styling, shampooing, color, and perms for elderly residents.
• Create a warm, respectful, and engaging salon environment that makes residents feel at home.
• Maintain a clean and sanitized salon space in accordance with health and safety guidelines.
• Consult with residents (and occasionally family members) to understand their preferences and needs.
• Demonstrate patience, empathy, and kindness while serving individuals with varying physical and cognitive abilities.
• Maintain accurate records of appointments and services provided.
• Collaborate with facility staff to schedule appointments and coordinate care plans as needed.

If you are a compassionate, licensed hairdresser with a heart for seniors, come join our long-term care community where your talent not only transforms appearances but lifts spirits!

What We Offer

As an affiliate of National Health Care, our Utica team enjoys:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Comprehensive training and mentorship
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents

What You'll Bring:

Qualifications of a Hairdresser include:

• Current New York State cosmetology license and proof of liability insurance.
• Previous experience working with older adults or in a long-term care setting (highly preferred).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to build rapport with seniors and staff.
• Ability to work independently and manage a flexible schedule.
• Dependable, professional, and compassionate demeanor.

We Hire for Heart!

National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National's centers are unique but share common values: Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence. Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named "Best Of" by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.