Nail Technician at Whitney Center Hamden, CT

null; Hamden (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitney Center in Hamden, CT is seeking a Nail Technician to provide professional nail, hand, and foot treatments for residents, staff, and visitors. The role requires adherence to spa protocols, proper sanitation, and ongoing training, with scheduling and cashiering duties included.

Education includes a high school diploma or GED; 1–3 months of related experience or training is expected. A cosmetology school certificate is preferred but not required.”

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• 1–3 months related experience or training preferred.
• Cosmetology school certificate preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nail, hand, and foot treatments following spa protocols.
• Maintain clean workstation, prep area, and supply spaces per sanitizing mandates.
• Stay current with in-service training and course curricula.
• Schedule appointments, handle cashiering, and create customer profiles.
• Communicate staff or client occurrences to Supervisor/Administration promptly.
• Ensure salon follows all State, Federal, and CDC guidelines.

Skills

Nail care expertise

Sanitation compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Cosmetology school certificate (preferred)

Job description

Job Overview

Job Title: Nail Technician at Whitney Center in Hamden, CT. Whitney Center is a five‑star senior living community dedicated to excellence and values such as Community, Respect, Excellence, Stewardship, and Teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nail, hand, and foot treatments to residents, staff, and visitors following spa protocols and accepted certifications.
• Care for equipment and apply products with proper usage, maintaining a clean workstation, prep area, and supply spaces per sanitizing mandates.
• Stay current with in‑service training and course curricula assigned by Whitney Center.
• Schedule appointments, handle cashiering, and create customer profiles to build relationships and anticipate client preferences.
• Communicate any staff or client occurrences to the Supervisor and/or Administration in a timely manner.
• Ensure salon follows all State, Federal, and CDC guidelines.

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or GED; 1‑3 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certificate from an accredited cosmetology school preferred.

Professional Experience: Nail technician certification.