Embalmer Apprentice

SCI Shared Resources, LLC

Memphis, TNFull-timeSeen 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

Memphis, TNFull-timeNo compensation foundSeen 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation

No compensation found

Location

Memphis, TN

Role Type

Apprenticeship

Schedule

Full-time

Work Authorization

Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Must Meet All Licensing Requirements In Applicable State Or Province As Required By LawCurrent State Or Province Issued Driver’s License

Job overview

The Embalmer Apprentice learns to care for deceased remains respectfully, performing identification verification, embalming authorization, restorations, removals, transfers, dressing, styling hair, applying cosmetics, and other preparation tasks while adhering to licensing regulations and maintaining a safe work environment.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Acceptable Driving RecordAbility to Lift Over 75 PoundsKnowledge of Computers and MS OfficeHigh Level of Compassion and IntegrityGood Communication SkillsProblem Solving Skills

Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentDiploma Training Program in Funeral Service or Mortuary ScienceGraduation Pending From Accredited Mortuary College or Other Degree as Required by State LawMust Meet All Licensing Requirements in Applicable State or Province as Required by LawCurrent State or Province Issued Driver’s License

Full job description

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

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education

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

Licenses

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

Experience