Job Description

Would it be wonderful to find a job in which you make an incredible difference in the lives of older adults, build meaningful relationships and get to use all of your salon services skills? John Knox Village has the job for you! There are three modern and spacious independent living salons that offer high-end salon services including manicures and pedicures. Enjoy a built-in clientele while earning competitive commission plus tips. Evenings and weekends are a thing of the past. While having the luxury of a concierge service to manage the appointment books, enjoy focusing on your clients’ needs and providing exceptional services. All supplies are provided (Paul Mitchell-exclusive); stylists only need to bring their shears.

Part-Time

Average 24 hours per week

Based on Client Needs

8a-4:30p

JOB SUMMARY

Performs a variety of nail services including manicures, pedicures, shellac, axiom and acrylic. Knowledge of the latest haircuts and new products on the market is essential. Works with Manager of Salon Services to promote individual and collective salon services. Supportive of the Village’s mission, values, and service/hospitality (PRIDE) expectations. Completes training as required by policy.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Manicures, pedicures, shellac, axiom, and acrylic to residents and associates of John Knox Village as well as outside customers.
• Open and close Salon.
• Keep a record of service and authorization.
• Inventory stock and order supplies as necessary to get maximum quality service with most reasonable cost.
• Schedules appointments with customers.
• Positively interacts and works constructively in a team with co-workers.
• Assist clients in and out of chair for service without causing potential injury to themselves or clients.
• Sweeps and cleans work station after customers.
• Listens to and has compassion for customers. Keeps salon clean and in order on a regular basis.
• Works with Manager of Salon Services to promote salons through regular coupons and incentives visiting with potential customers and promoting other services salons offer (e.g. massage therapy).
• Provides own tools of the trade (cuticle nippers, drill, cuticle pusher if made of metal, and nail clippers).
• Adheres to all safety regulations and requirements.
• Handles stress well and gets along with others within the workplace and with customers outside the department.
• Maintains acceptable standards of workplace conduct.

The responsibilities described above represent the primary responsibilities of the job. Other responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor as warranted by business needs. The incumbent is expected to perform all assigned responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• High school education or general education degree (GED) required.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Current nail technician license is required.

Knowledge and Skills (required unless otherwise noted):

• Basic use of Word, Outlook, etc. preferred.
• Basic level keyboarding skills required.
• Basic understanding of computer cashiering system preferred.
• Previous experience working with seniors preferred.
• 1 year hair nail technician experience required.
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork and customer service skills.
• Ability to write simple sentences, paragraphs and correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is performed in indoor settings.
• Expected to work on Saturdays and participate in Village wide events.
• All associates may be called upon to assist other departments in a declared emergency situation.

Physical and Mental Demands

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Light Work – Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• The associate is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.
• May need to stoop/bend, kneel, crawl, reach. Standing for long periods of time.
• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
• Must be able to speak and hear.
• The associate is required to function around individuals with challenged mental capacities.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/GIVEN

Receives direction from Manager of Salon Services.

EOE/D/V

Nicotine-Free & Drug Free Workplace

Post-Offer Background Check and Health Screening Required

Questions can be directed to careers@jkv.org