Manicurist

Right at Home; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

We are seeking a highly motivated, compassionate manicurist for a Senior Community in New Jersey. The role involves styling nails for both men and women, providing a relaxing and pampering session, and traveling to multiple senior communities within the surrounding area.

Responsibilities include nail trimming, shaping, acrylic/gel nails, cuticle care, polishing, and maintaining strict hygiene standards. Must hold a valid New Jersey Cosmetology License and be comfortable with travel up to 1–2

Qualifications

• Licensed cosmetologist in New Jersey.
• Experience in nail care including acrylic/gel nails.
• Ability to provide relaxing and pampering sessions for seniors.

Responsibilities

• Clean, trim, and paint nails in a nail salon within senior communities.
• Use standard nail tools to file, shape, and maintain nails as requested.
• Perform initial consultation to ascertain client needs and preferences.
• Ensure nails and skin are healthy and safe for service.
• Apply acrylic or gel nails and finish with appropriate topcoat.
• Disinfect all instruments after each client and maintain hygiene standards.

Skills

Nail care

Customer service

Gentle approach

Education

New Jersey Cosmetology License

Job description

Do you have a passion for working with Seniors?

We have the job for you!!

We are looking for a highly motivated, compassionate manicurist for a Senior Community

In this role, you must feel comfortable styling both men and women's nails and making them feel relaxed and pampered throughout their session.

Should be available to work 1-2 days per week in multiple Senior Communities and be willing to travel in the surrounding area.

• Clean, trim, and paint nails in a nail salon.
• Use emery boards, clippers, and scissors to file, trim, and shape nails into requested shape.
• Perform initial consultation to ascertain client's wants and needs.
• Determine if infection or breakdown of skin exists.
• Soak nails in soap or solution.
• Wipe off old polish.
• Apply acrylic or gel nails.
• Apply softening gel to cuticles.
• Push back cuticles with stick and trim if needed.
• Apply fake nails, colorful designs, or French manicures.
• Shapes nails carefully and trim ragged edges.
• Apply top, bottom, and finishing coats.
• Dry nails to clients' satisfaction.
• Ensure each nail is dry and problems are fixed before client leaves salon.
• Soak all instruments and disinfect properly.
• Pull off acrylic and help repair damaged nails.
• Buff and polish nails.

Must have a valid New Jersey Cosmetology License

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