• Fort Myers, FL
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.

    Performs all embalming activities of the deceased correctly and respectfully.

    JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Cares for deceased in a respectful manner while performing a variety of tasks which include: 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 by being aware of and practicing universal precautions and adopting general principles of safe conduct

    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

    Education

    • High school diploma or equivalent
    • Graduation from accredited mortuary college or other degree as required by state/province law

    Experience

    • Embalmer, Apprentice experience as required by state/provincial law
    • 2 years of experience in a 200-call minimum/year funeral firm embalming facility preferred

    Licenses

    • Must meet all licensing requirements in applicable state/province as required by law and as prescribed by each state board
    • Current state/province issued driver's license

    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

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationFort Myers, FL
    IndustryHealth Care and Social Assistance
    Company Size10,000 employees or more
    Year Founded1962

    About Company

    We're more than North America's largest provider of funeral, cremation and cemetery services. We are mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, sons and daughters who are devoted to the communities where we live and work. We are more than 20,000 dedicated individuals who provide caring assistance to families in need, honor veterans and public servants and deliver lifesaving programs to help keep children and seniors safe. We operate under the umbrella of the Dignity Memorial network of 1,800 funeral homes and cemeteries. Dignity Memorial providers care for more than 300,000 families each year and understand the importance of thoughtful, personalized arrangements. We believe creating meaningful ways to pay tribute to a loved one begins with compassion and is shaped by the understanding that each life is truly unique. For us, there is no greater responsibility than honoring and preserving the story of one's life.

    Skills

    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Computer Softwareunmatched
    • Datasheetsunmatched
    • Driver's Licenseunmatched
    • Federal Laws and Regulationsunmatched
    • Hair Stylingunmatched
    • Hazardous Materials/Substancesunmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Internet Searchunmatched
    • Licensingunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Provincial Laws and Regulationsunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched

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