Mission Hills, CA, USA
13 days ago
Funeral Services/Embalmer

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Services client families during funerals visitations, and interment. Assists with caring for the deceased in a respectful manner.

Job Responsibilities

Funerals and Visitations

Provides support under the direction of the Funeral DirectorPlacing caskets in chapels prior to visitations or funeralsArranging around caskets floral offerings, lights, pedestals, etc.Greeting and providing guidance to family members at various servicesOffering assistance to mourners as they enter or exit limousinesActing as a pallbearer, as neededTransporting flowers to hearses or limousinesCleaning and arranging funeral chapelsEnsure that services run smoothly as plannedMay drive the hearse, limousine or other vehicle in the funeral procession or other funeral related activities

Removals and Transfers

Assists licensed embalmers or apprentices with removals and transfers

Embalming and Associated Services

Cares for deceased in a respectful manner while performing a variety of tasksEmbalming, including verifying identification of the deceased and obtaining authorization for embalmingRestoring, dressing, styling hair and/or applying cosmeticsPreparing cremated remains, including container selection, paperwork and identification proceduresAdheres to all applicable professional, municipal, state/provincial and federal licensing authority regulationsPromotes a safe work environment be being aware of and practicing universal precautions and adopting general principles of safe conductAssists with maintenance of preparation room and the facilityReceive caskets and other funeral home suppliesPerforms additional duties as assigned

EDUCATIONAL/Experience/MINIMUM Requirements

Education

High school diploma or general equivalency degree (or diploma)

Experience

Minimum 6 months experience

Certification/Licenses

Must meet all licensing requirement in applicable state/province as required by law as prescribed by each state boardValid driver’s license

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of computers and some software or willingness to learnHigh level of compassion and integrityGood communication skillsProblem solving skillsAbility to multi task and set priorities

Work CONDITIONS

Work EnvironmentWork indoors and outdoors during all seasons and weather conditionsLimited amount of local and/or multiple location traveling requiredProfessional Dress is required when in contact with families. Work PosturesFrequent, continuous periods of time standing, up 6 hours per daySitting continuously for many hours per day, up to 6 hours per dayClimbing stairs to access buildings frequentlyPhysical DemandsPhysical effort requiring manual dexterity is required, including paperwork, calculators, computers, and phone usageWork HoursShift work is required, working weekends and on-call business needs

Compensation:

Salary: $20.30/hr. - $26.30/hr.

Benefits:

Medical*Dental*Vision*Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)*Health Savings Account with Company Contribution*Sick Leave*Short-Term Disability*Long-Term Disability*Life Insurance*Voluntary Accidental Death or Dismemberment Insurance*Dependent Life Insurance*SCI 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company match*Employee Assistance Program

Postal Code: 91345

Category (Portal Searching): Operations

Job Location: US-CA - Mission Hills
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