Embalmer Apprentice
About The Position
Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates. Learns to care for the remains of the deceased in a respectful manner while performing a variety of tasks. Fulfills the requirements as dictated by the licensing board in the practicing state or province. Works under the supervision of a licensed embalmer. Cares for deceased in a respectful manner while performing a variety of tasks: verifying identification and embalming authorization; performing restorations; completing removals and transfers; dressing, styling hair and or applying cosmetics and; any other preparation required for human remains. Adheres to all applicable professional, municipal, state/provincial and federal licensing authority regulations Assists with maintenance of preparation room and the facility Cleans soiled equipment and hazardous material spills Ensures hazardous materials and spills are handled in accordance with the Material Data Safety Sheets Assists with chemical and supply inventory Receives caskets and other funeral home supplies Promotes a safe work environment be being aware of and practicing universal precautions and adopting general principles of safe conduct
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Completion of or currently enrolled in a diploma training program at a recognized college or technical school specializing in funeral service or mortuary science
- Graduation pending from accredited mortuary college or other degree as required by state/province law
- Must meet all licensing requirement in applicable state/province as required by law and as prescribed by each state board
- Current state/province issued driver’s license
- Acceptable driving record
- Ability to lift over 75 pounds
- Knowledge of computers and some software including MS Office products required
- High level of compassion and integrity
- Good communication skills
- Problem solving skills
Responsibilities
- Cares for deceased in a respectful manner while performing a variety of tasks: verifying identification and embalming authorization; performing restorations; completing removals and transfers; dressing, styling hair and or applying cosmetics and; any other preparation required for human remains.
- Adheres to all applicable professional, municipal, state/provincial and federal licensing authority regulations
- Assists with maintenance of preparation room and the facility
- Cleans soiled equipment and hazardous material spills
- Ensures hazardous materials and spills are handled in accordance with the Material Data Safety Sheets
- Assists with chemical and supply inventory
- Receives caskets and other funeral home supplies
- Promotes a safe work environment be being aware of and practicing universal precautions and adopting general principles of safe conduct
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)
- Health Savings Account with Company Contribution
- Sick Leave
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Voluntary Accidental Death or Dismemberment Insurance
- Dependent Life Insurance
- SCI 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company match
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
