Hairdresser

About This Role

Working in a long-term care home, the Hairdresser provides professional salon services to residents on a contract basis. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with seniors and takes pride in helping residents feel comfortable, confident, and cared for.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional hair services including haircuts, shampoo and styling, blow-drying and setting, and basic barbering services
• Offer hair colouring and other salon treatments (if qualified and requested)
• Build positive relationships with residents, families, and staff
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary salon environment
• Adhere to all health, safety, and infection prevention and control standards
• Schedule appointments and manage resident service requests
• Supply and maintain personal professional tools and equipment
• Process payments and maintain service records, as applicable
• Demonstrate patience, empathy, and professionalism when working with seniors, including those living with physical or cognitive challenges

Requirements

• Licensed Hairstylist in good standing (where required by provincial regulations)
• Previous experience as a Hair Stylist, preferably working with seniors or in healthcare, retirement, or long-term care settings
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and manage appointment scheduling
• Knowledge of infection prevention and salon sanitation practices
• Must be independently insured and maintain professional liability insurance throughout the term of the contract
• A negative vulnerable sector check completed within 6 months of start date
• TB screening documentation as required under the Southbridge Care Homes’ Tuberculosis (TB) Screening Policy

Important Details

• Schedule: 2 days per week, 7.5 hours per day
• Contract: contract to hire

About the Company

Southbridge Care Homes provides exceptional acquisition, management, and redevelopment services for long-term care homes and retirement communities across Ontario. Its mission is to maintain a best-in-class portfolio that consistently delivers excellence in care and services while ensuring economic sustainability.