Embalmer Apprentice

sci; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

SCI in Virginia Beach, VA is seeking a funeral service assistant to support dignified care of the deceased and perform essential prep duties. You will help with restorations, dressing, cosmetic work, transfers, and ensuring accurate identifications while following regulatory requirements.

In this role you will maintain the preparation area, handle caskets and supplies, and keep equipment clean. You will also manage hazardous materials safely, assist inventory, and uphold a culture of safety and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and mortuary training as required by state law.
• Graduation pending from an accredited mortuary college or approved program.
• Current licensing adherence as required by state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Cares for deceased respectfully, performing tasks like restorations, dressings, transfers and cosmetology.
• Adheres to all licensing regulations and safety rules.
• Maintains preparation room and facility; receives caskets and supplies.
• Cleans equipment and manages hazardous material spills per MSDS.
• Assists with chemical and supply inventory.
• Promotes a safe work environment through universal precautions.
• Demonstrates good communication and problem solving in daily tasks.

Skills

Driving record

Lifting 75+ lbs

MS Office

Compassion & integrity

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Mortuary science diploma program or coursework

Graduation pending from mortuary college or equivalent state requirement

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.

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: 23462

Category (Portal Searching): Operations

Job Location: US-VA - Virginia Beach