Position Details

Posting #: 31559
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
Shift Start: 9:00 Hours are subject to change based on operational requirements.
This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites: West 5th Campus (Hamilton Mountain)

Application Dates

Opening Date: 24/06/2025
Closing Date: 01/07/2025 Applications must be received online by 12:00 midnight on the Closing Date

Position Description

POSITION SUMMARY:
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.
• Proof of STO license to practice in Ontario is 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:
$28.19...$29.40...$30.61 (plus 14% in lieu of benefits)

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.