Barber/Hairstylist - Therapeutic Neighbourhood
Barber/Hairstylist - Therapeutic Neighbourhood
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Through its core values ofCourage Respect and Excellence CAMH is implementing its Strategic Plan:Connected CAMHto transform lives ignite innovation and discovery revolutionize education and drive social change. CAMH is more than a hospital it is a cause. CAMH is on a mission to change the way society thinks about and responds to mental illness. They aim to eliminate prejudice and discrimination and shape a world where mental illness is central to our healthcare system a world where Mental HealthisHealth.
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The CAMH Therapeutic Neighbourhood is seeking a part-time contract (until March 2026) Barber/Hairstylist to provide services to a new initiative providing skilled in-house haircuts and hairstyles to CAMH patients. This initiative Mobile Cut and Style is supported by Gifts of Light and Employment Works.
Reporting to the Manager of the CAMH Therapeutic Neighbourhood the Barber will operate out of the TN for appointments and will visit CAMH inpatients who have an appointment to get a haircut or hairstyle on their units with the support of CAMH clinicians
Responsibilities will include:
- Welcoming patients and consulting with them on their desired hairstyles
- Cutting and trimming hair according to patients instructions
- Using and maintaining cutting and styling tools (tools will be provided)
- Shaving trimming and shaping clients beards and mustaches
- Ensuring that combs scissors razors and other instruments are cleaned sanitized and counted after each use according to Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) guidelines and CAMH Safety Protocol
- Supporting a safe and secure environment for CAMH Patients and Staff
- Tracking haircut statistics
- Other duties as required
The successful candidate will have one year of experience providing personal care services including hair styling and haircutting services. Completion of a hairstyling apprentice program or completion of a college or other program in hairstyling is required. Experience working with people who have received mental health and/or addiction services is an asset. The ideal candidate will also bring possess excellent customer service skills demonstrate keen attention to detail and strong organization and time management skills. Experience working with diverse clientele including cutting and styling black hair is a requirement. Lastly the ability to work effectively in a wide range of settings with individuals from diverse backgrounds is a must.
Employment Type
Full Time
