Hairdresser

**Position Details**:
**Posting #**: 28069
**Department**:Mental Health Patient Services - Hair Salon
**Employee Type**:Regular, Part Time
**If Temporary, Number of Weeks**:
**Union**:CUPE
**Openings Remaining**:1

**Schedule**:
**Work Days**: Monday to Friday
**Time of Day**: Days
**Shift**: 7.5 hour
**This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites**: West 5th Campus (Hamilton Mountain)

**Application Dates**:
**Opening Date**: 16/05/24
**Closing Date**: 23/05/24 Applications must be received online by 12:00 midnight on the Closing Date

**Position Description**:
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This position provides hairdressing services to a diverse inpatient population of individuals living with mental illness including schizophrenia, mood & anxiety disorders, dementia and behavioural issues.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Grade 12 diploma or equivalent, with post‐secondary diploma in hair styling required.
- Two years current experience with hair styling & design techniques, with some exposure to individuals living with mental illness required.
- Valid driver’s license preferred.
- Demonstrated ability and willingness to assist with personal hygiene/grooming of clients required.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate in a sensitive and non‐judgmental manner with clients living with mental illness required.
- Demonstrated ability to accept responsibility and act on own initiative required.
- Demonstrated basic mathematic/accounting skills required.
- Demonstrated excellent verbal communication skills, with the ability to be assertive in dealing with difficult individuals required.
- Good attendance and work record is essential.

**RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES**:
Performs some of the following duties:
- Provides hairstyling and personal grooming services to clients, either by appointment in the Hair Salon or by a pre‐arranged schedule on inpatient and/or secure units.
- Coordinates the appointment schedule for all related services.
- Observes patient behaviour at all times, and reports any areas of concern or inappropriate behaviour to the Charge Nurse.
- Ensures that all hairdressing tools are maintained in a secure and safe manner at all times.
- Performs general duties as they relate to the maintenance of the Hair Salon (i.e. cleaning, changing linens, ordering supplies, etc.).
- Keep statistical data as required by service.
- All other duties as assigned.

**WAGE RATE**:
$27.37...$28.54...$29.92 (plus 14% in lieu of benefits)

**PLEASE NOTE**:
Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

St. Joe’s fosters an environment where we celebrate diversity, where teams reflect the diversity of the community in which we serve, enhancing the connection to patients, clients, community, and each other.
- St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all our programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the _Mission, Vision, and Core Values_ of SJHH._

**We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHH is committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process.**

**Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.