• Embalmer Apprentice

    SCI Shared Resources, LLC (Birmingham, AL)


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    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.

    JOB 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

    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

    + None required

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

    + 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

     

    Postal Code: 35233

     

    Category (Portal Searching): Operations

     

    Job Location: US-AL - Birmingham

     

    Job Profile ID: F00214

     

    Time Type: Full time

     

    Location Name: Johns-Ridout's Funeral Parlor