We are looking for a contract nail technician to join our new luxury life plan community!
POSITION SUMMARY
The Nail Technician provides a variety of high-quality manicures, pedicures, nail, hand and foot treatments.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Provides high-quality manicures and pedicures, which includes removing old nail polish from fingernails and toenails, cleaning nails, shaping the ends of nails, pushing back cuticles, and applying new polish based on clients’ preferences om accordance with salon and spa protocols and accepted certification practices.
- Evaluates the condition of clients’ nails and advises them on proper nail care and treatments.
- Provides nail restoration and hand and footcare treatments. Recommend various nail styling techniques.
- Sanitizes all nail instruments and equipment before each use.
- Ensures that workstations are kept sanitary, clean and orderly.
- Ensures that nail and massage supplies are adequately stocked.
- Ascertain precautions/contraindications for each client and associated scheduled service(s)/ treatment(s) prior to commencement.
- Maintain confidentiality about guest information and maintain guest privacy. Report any unusual client interactions to manager.
- Perform consecutive salon treatments, prompt with each appointment, and perform services within the appropriate time allotted for the service.
- Properly care for professional salon equipment and use proper amounts of product to assist with cost controls.
- Maintain complete knowledge and understanding of all services and products while educating and training salon guests in these areas.
- Actively promote the spa & salon, treatments, services, sessions, and retail, in addition to programs, promotions and/or discounts available.
- Promote salon and wellness retail programs, meeting minimum retail sales goals.
- Uphold the standards of sanitation and sterilization as directed by law and the spa’s policies and procedures.
- Perform prep work and properly clean and restock station(s) and salon areas as required.
- Escort residents and guests throughout salon and spa.
- Handle resident and guests’ questions and concerns professionally and courteously.
- Possess ability to work without direct supervision.
- Regularly attend, participate in and support training and staff meetings for the spa.
- Assist in all areas of spa operation as requested by management.
- Responsible for renewing therapist license as dictated by county/city/state regulation
Secondary Functions
- Maintains a courteous and professional manner through interactions with others. Communicates with key staff, residents and or residents’ families in a timely manner.
- Supports elements of employee wellness opportunities as requested.
- Complies with Mather Code of Conduct, Policies, Compliance Program, and all applicable laws and regulations in performance of one’s job duties; reports all known and suspected violations to his/her supervisor or manager, Mather Compliance officer, a Human Resources representative, or the confidential employee helpline.
- Demonstrates understanding of and commitment to the company Mission, Core Values, and EMI philosophy.
- Uses discretion in handling confidential information, incorporating all Federal, State and local privacy and confidentiality requirements. Ensures Mather consistent protocols are followed across continuum for resident content.
This job description is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, Mather reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must hold and maintain a current State Nail Technician and or Cosmetology license
- Ability to use or learn a variety of tech-based services and platforms, i.e. Microsoft Outlook, Zoom, resident facing portals, and spa specific appointment/ booking software
Preferred:
- Experience working with older adults
Mather is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to a diverse workforce. Candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Benefits
Mather offers a competitive benefits package.*
Team members are eligible for:
- A generous paid time off (PTO) program including vacation days/personal days, sick days, and holidays. This is an “earn-as-you-go” plan that rolls over year to year, offering long- and short-term flexibility.
- A 401(k) program with per pay-period employer match and annual employer contribution (available to those age 21 or better)
- Convenient, subsidized parking (or public transportation for certain locations)
- Our SELF program, which allows for team members to be reimbursed up to $75 per year for items and experiences that support their self-care, from yoga classes to art supplies to concert tickets
Benefits-eligible team members can take advantage of:
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
- Extended illness benefits
- Employee wellness programs
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance - free to all team members
*Benefits are subject to change without notice. Benefits details dependent on employment status.
About The Mather:
The Mather is a Life Plan Community in Tysons, Virginia, for those 62 and better that defies expectations of what senior living is supposed to be. More than a luxury residence, The Mather is in an enviable walkable, urban neighborhood, close to the Metro and all the DC area has to offer. Opened in March 2024, The Mather includes 293 independent living apartment homes, as well as assisted living, memory support, and skilled nursing, along with multiple restaurants, a fitness center, art studio, gardens and more.
The Mather is located at 7929 Westpark Drive, Tysons.
About Mather
Based in Evanston, Illinois, Mather is a unique, non-denominational, not-for-profit organization founded in 1941. Dedicated to developing and implementing Ways to Age WellSM, we create programs, places, and residences for today’s young-at-heart older adults. Mather has received a national certification as a Great Place to Work®, and has been selected as a Nation’s Best and Brightest in Wellness Award recipient four years in a row.
Mather is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to a diverse workforce. Candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
