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Embalmer Apprentice (Calvary LA Care Center)

Archdiocese of Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA | Full Time

$68k-91k (estimate)

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Embalmer Apprentice (Calvary LA Care Center)

Archdiocese of Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA | Full Time

$68k-91k (estimate)

2 Weeks Ago

Embalmer Apprentice (Calvary LA Care Center)

$68k-91k (estimate)

Full Time 2 Weeks Ago

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Archdiocese of Los Angeles is Hiring an Embalmer Apprentice (Calvary LA Care Center) Near Los Angeles, CA

EMBALMER APPRENTICE

Location: Calvary LA Care Center

Status: Non-Exempt, Full Time

Salary Range: $21.78 - $26.25

The rate of pay offered to the selected candidate is based on internal pay policy and budget. Candidates are paid at the minimum of the salary range or no higher than the first quartile of the salary range. We consider a number of factors when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, training, and other department needs.

What We Are Looking For

In joining our team, you are joining a dynamic group of diverse individuals committed to the Corporal Works of Mercy. For us, what we do is much more than a job or a career. If you feel called to be of service, we invite you to explore our career opportunities.

POSITION SUMMARY

To support Mortuary and Care Center by apprenticing under current licensed embalmer and perform all activities required to correctly and respectfully embalm a deceased loved one.

Under the general supervision of the Care Center Manager, the Care Center Specialist Apprentice learns to care for deceased in a respectful manner while performing a variety of tasks included below. In addition to the embalming duties, this position may perform various services and client relations activities, while establishing and maintaining effective communication of efforts with mortuary office administrative staff, parish priests and mortuary officials.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Because all Archdiocesan employees represent the Roman Catholic Church, they are expected to conduct themselves according to the goals and mission of the Church in performing their work.

Be in good standing with the ability to obtain or continue an apprenticeship with the state of California for up to two years.
Apprentice under licensed embalmer for a term of 2 years.
Complete and file all necessary forms and reports required to maintain apprenticeship license in good standing with the state of California.
Verify identification and embalming authorization.
Perform restorations.
Complete removals and transfers.
Dress, style hair and/or apply cosmetics.
Any other preparation required for human remains.
Adheres to all applicable professional, municipal, state/provincial, and federal licensing authority regulations.
Promotes a safe work environment, being aware of and practicing universal precautions and adopting general principles of safe conduct.
Assists with the 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.
Performs other duties as assigned.
At all times comply with company policies, procedures, and instructions.
Contribute to improving the business and enhancing the reputation of the company by putting forward new ideas and by implementing change when requested.

MINIUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Experience, Licensing

Any combination of education and experience likely to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, typically:

Active member of a Roman Catholic faith community.
Must be over 18 years of age.
Must not have committed acts or crimes constituting grounds for denial of license under Section 480.
Do one of the following:

Furnish proof showing completion of a high school course.

Furnish the bureau with evidence that you have been licensed and have practiced as an embalmer for a minimum of three years with the seven years preceding his or her application in any other state or country and that the license has never been suspected or revoked for unethical conduct.

Have graduated from a mortuary science program approved by the bureau and accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education, or its equivalent, as determined by the bureau, and furnished official transcripts from that program or equivalent.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.
Communicate effectively in written and oral form.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships.
Must be able to read and interpret Mortuary policies, procedures, contracts, and customer files such as interment right records.
Provide excellent customer service skills by responding to common inquiries or complaints from customers, co-workers, or members of the business community.
Effectively present information to patron family members, co-workers, and management.
Ability to follow multiple pending requests through to completion.
Ability to organize and coordinate projects.
Ability to concentrate and complete moderately complex forms.
Work independently with initiative and little supervision.
Maintain confidentiality.
Understanding of Christian Burial in the Catholic Church.
Interpersonal skills including tact, patience, and diplomacy.
Ability to express or exchange information by means of the spoken word.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQIREMENTS

Sit for sustained periods of time on a daily basis.
Perform tasks requiring intermittent bending, stooping, and walking.
Requires ability to frequently lift or move objects in excess of 50 pounds.
Sustain frequent movement of the fingers, wrists, hands, and arms.

Our Benefits include:

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental and Vision)
Mental Health Services (Employee Assistance Program)
Pension Plan
403B Plan
Vacation & Sick Time
Paid Holidays
Employee Discount Programs (24hr Fitness, LA Fitness, Hotel Engine, Great Work Perks*)

Great Work Perks (Amusement Parks, Car Rentals & Hotel, Restaurant, and Shopping discounts

SIGN ON BONUS
- 2% bonus, commensurate with level of annual compensation
- Must be employed for 6 months - in good standing
- Full amount paid at 6 months
- excludes temporary employees.