Job Description

Are you an individual that has a passion for making a difference?

We are passionate about ‘Making Every Moment Matter’™. We are seeking a candidate that shares our values - a person who has a passion to make a difference, who has a strong moral compass, and who has a commitment to teamwork. The ideal candidate is a warm and loving person who makes meaningful connections with those they are caring for.

The Hairdresser reports to the Executive Director and is expected to provide services and meet the expectations set out in the contract.

We are seeking a professional Hairdresser to provide services to residents as an independent contractor. This opportunity offers the flexibility to operate your own business within our home while delivering quality care services to residents. Service fees and salon space rental arrangements will be established in collaboration with the Executive Director, and a formal service agreement outlining the terms and conditions will be developed and signed by both parties.

Vacancy: This is an existing vacancy.

A day in the role of a Hairdresser:

As a Hairdresser, you will be given high expectations, as well as an expectation to continue personal growth and professional growth. In this position, you will be gifted with a rewarding experience every day in the form of being able to see the exact impact you place on our residents.

The services to be provided by the hairdresser/barber, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, will include the following:
● Responsible for providing high quality hair care services to both male and female residents.
● Responsible for coordinating residents hairdressing/barber appointments in conjunction with nursing staff.
● Responsible for portering the residents to and from the hairdressing room.
● Responsible for cleaning and disinfecting the salon and following current infection control measures.
● Responsible for purchasing required hairdressing/barber supplies and other materials as may be necessary.

● Responsible for preparing and handling financial matters with the Business Manager.
● Responsible for maintaining and keeping in good standing licenses required to be maintained by hairdresser/barber by any regulatory authorities.
● Responsible for carrying adequate and appropriate liability insurance consistent with the Centre’s requests.
● Responsible for providing WSIB Clearance Certificate to show valid WSIB coverage.
● Responsible for record keeping of all applicable hair care charges invoiced to the respective residents.
● Responsible for being present at the facility an adequate number of hours per week to service the residents’ needs.

Qualifications
The qualifications needed to join our family are as follows:
● Must hold a Certificate of Qualification (licensed) by the Ministry of Training, Colleges & Universities
● Must carry liability insurance
● Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one
● As a condition of employment, candidates are required to submit documented results of TB testing (within the last six months or within 14 days upon hire) or a chest X-ray (within the last year), as per Public Health requirements
● Two references are required

We look forward to speaking with you and Making Every Moment Matter™. Although we appreciate all applicants' interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. As part of our recruitment process, we may use secure, limited AI tools to assist with administrative tasks such as organizing applications or analyzing role alignment. These tools are used solely to support our recruitment team. All hiring decisions are made by people.

We are committed to ensuring our hiring practices are equitable, inclusive, and privacy conscious. Any personal information collected or processed is handled in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Act (PIPEDA) and our internal privacy policies.

We strive to be diverse, inclusive, fair, equitable and accessible by addressing barriers and promoting dignity and respect for all. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please contact the hiring manager.

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