Cosmetologist

HumanGood • Fresno, CA

5d • $22 - $23

About The Position

The Cosmetologist provides professional hair care and cosmetology services to residents, promoting personal dignity, independence, self-esteem, and overall well-being. The position delivers individualized services that accommodate older adults’ physical, cognitive, and personal preferences while maintaining a safe, welcoming, and sanitary salon environment. The role supports HumanGood’s commitment to person-directed care, successful aging, and exceptional resident experiences.

This is a full-time position scheduled Monday through Friday: four days as a manicurist and one day as a hair stylist. Pay is $21.50–$23.00.

The position provides services such as shampooing, haircuts, styling, coloring, permanent waves, basic manicures, and nail polishing, within the scope of applicable licensure. Services should be adapted to residents’ preferences, abilities, comfort, and safety needs. The Cosmetologist promotes dignity, independence, privacy, and choice by explaining services, obtaining consent, and respecting individual preferences. Basic cosmetic nail care must be provided with appropriate sanitation and infection prevention; medical or therapeutic nail care is avoided, and concerns requiring clinical assessment or treatment are referred to the appropriate care team members.

Requirements

• Completion of a state-approved cosmetology training program.
• Possession of a current, valid cosmetology license in the state of employment.
• Ability to safely perform standard hair care and basic cosmetic nail 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.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of professional cosmetology or salon experience.
• Experience providing hair care and cosmetic nail 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional cosmetology services, including shampooing, haircuts, styling, coloring, permanent waves, basic manicures, nail polishing, and other services permitted under applicable licensure.
• Adapt salon services and techniques to residents’ personal preferences, mobility limitations, sensory changes, cognitive abilities, and individual comfort needs.
• Promote resident dignity, independence, privacy, and choice by explaining services, obtaining consent, and respecting individual preferences.
• Provide basic cosmetic nail care while maintaining appropriate sanitation and infection prevention practices.
• Avoid medical or therapeutic nail care and refer concerns requiring clinical assessment or treatment to appropriate care team members.
• Maintain a safe, welcoming, and sanitary salon environment.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision plans, starting the first of the month following the start date.
• 20 days of paid time off, increasing with years of service, plus 7 company holidays.
• 401(k) with up to 4% employer match and immediate vesting of funds.
• HSA option with employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs.
• $25 per-line unlimited cell phone plan, plus taxes and fees.
• Cell phone stipend.
• Employer-paid employee assistance program.
• Opportunities for career growth, leadership skill development, and personal development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed