Hair Stylist - Part-time (flexible hours)

MorningStar Careers•Longmont, CO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Hair Stylist operates the community salon and provides professional hair care services to residents in a warm, patient, and dignified manner. This role is as much about connection as it is about cosmetology — for many residents, a weekly salon visit is a cherished ritual that supports confidence, self-esteem, and overall wellbeing. The Hair Stylist delivers quality services adapted to the needs of older adults, including residents with mobility limitations and memory impairment, while maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming salon environment.

Requirements

Active, unencumbered cosmetology license in the state of [State] ([verify state-specific title and any barbering endorsement needed])
Minimum [1–2] years of experience as a licensed stylist
Proficiency in services popular with older clientele, including roller sets, permanents, and traditional styling
Ability to pass background check and pre-employment screening per company and state assisted-living regulations
Strong interpersonal skills: patience, warmth, and genuine enjoyment of working with seniors

Nice To Haves

Prior experience serving senior clients or working in a senior living, healthcare, or home-service setting
Experience or training in working with individuals with dementia or memory impairment

Responsibilities

Provide professional hair services to residents, including shampooing, cutting, styling, roller sets, blowouts, permanents, and color services as requested
Offer barbering services (men's cuts, beard trims) as licensure allows
Adapt techniques and pacing to accommodate residents with limited mobility, wheelchairs, sensory decline, or cognitive impairment, coordinating with care staff as needed for transfers and escorts
Manage the salon appointment schedule; coordinate with care staff, activities calendar, and families to schedule services
Maintain accurate service and payment records per community billing procedures
Sanitize tools, stations, and equipment in compliance with state board of cosmetology regulations and community infection-control policies
Maintain salon inventory; notify management of supply and equipment needs
Report changes in resident condition, skin/scalp concerns, or safety observations to the Wellness Director or nursing staff
Build rapport with residents and families; treat every appointment as an opportunity for meaningful engagement
Participate in community events (e.g., special-occasion styling for holidays, photos, celebrations) as scheduled
Comply with all community policies, safety procedures, and resident rights standards, including confidentiality (HIPAA)
Other duties as assigned