Embalmer Apprentice

Sci Corp; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sci Corp in Wichita, KS is seeking a Funeral Service Assistant to care for the deceased with professionalism under the supervision of a licensed embalmer. You will verify identification, perform preparatory tasks, and assist with removals and restorations, while adhering to licensing regulations.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalency and, ideally, formal mortuary science training; licensing in the applicable state is required along with a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Diploma training in funeral service or mortuary science.
• Graduation pending from accredited mortuary college or other degree as required by state/province law.

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 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 per MSDS
• Assists with chemical and supply inventory
• Receives caskets and other funeral home supplies
• Promotes a safe work environment by practicing universal precautions and safe conduct

Skills

Compassion and integrity

Good communication skills

Problem solving

Ability to lift heavy objects

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Funeral service or mortuary science diploma training

Graduation pending from mortuary college

Tools

MS Office

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.

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: 67209

Category (Portal Searching): Operations

Job Location: US-KS - Wichita