Embalmer Apprentice

sci; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

sci in Fort Myers, FL is seeking an embalming assistant who learns to care for the remains of the deceased in a respectful manner while performing a variety of tasks under supervision of a licensed embalmer. The role emphasizes compliance with state licensing rules and professional standards.

Responsibilities include preparing remains, verifying identifications, restorations, removals and transfers, dressing and cosmetics, maintaining the preparation area, and ensuring safety and proper handling

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of or current enrollment in a diploma program in funeral service or mortuary science.
• Graduation pending from an accredited mortuary college or as required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Care for deceased in a respectful manner including restorations, dressing, hair styling, cosmetics, and transfers.
• Verify identification and embalming authorization; perform removals and transfers.
• Assist with preparation room and facility maintenance.
• Clean equipment and manage hazardous material spills.
• Handle hazardous materials per SDS and maintain safety standards.
• Assist with chemical and supply inventory and receive caskets and supplies.

Skills

Communication skills

Compassion and integrity

Lifting capability

MS Office knowledge

Problem solving

Driving record

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Funeral service or mortuary science diploma training

Graduation pending from mortuary college/ state requirement

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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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: 33913

Category (Portal Searching): Operations

Job Location: US-FL - Fort Myers