Embalmer Apprentice

Responsibilities

• Performs embalming, disinfecting, dressing, preparing and casketing of the deceased using appropriate precautions and OSHA standards in a manner that honors the deceased.
• Ensures proper chain of custody is maintained throughout the preparation process.
• Ensures embalming room, dressing areas, storage areas, and cooler facilities are cleaned, disinfected and secured at the end of every shift and maintained in that manner at all times.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Able to handle challenging situations with confidence.
• Unwavering ethical conduct and integrity.
• Experience handling sensitive situations in a professional manner.
• Maintains a sterile and safe work environment consistent with company, government and industry rules and regulations.
• Completes and enforces all record keeping, identification and casketing procedures.
• Maintain a team player mindset through working alongside an incredible team that is passionate about our profession.
• Care for the deceased in a reverent and respectful manner.

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.
• Education must be graduation pending from accredited mortuary college or other degree as required by state/province law.

Qualifications

• Must meet all licensing requirements in applicable state/province as required by law and as prescribed by each state board.
• Current state/province issued driver's license.

Skills

• Acceptable driving record.
• Ability to lift over 100 pounds. (Team Lift when needed).
• Knowledge of computers and some software including MS Office products required.
• High level of compassion and integrity.
• Good communication skills.
• Problem solving skills.

Pay

$25-$27/Hr

Schedule

N/A

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Life Insurance.
• 401(k) with Employer Matching.

Company

We are an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.