Embalmer (Embalming License Required)

NorthStar Memorial Group is seeking an Embalmer to join our team at Chapel of the Chimes in Oakland. Our employees find solace in the sacred duty of preserving the dignity of the deceased. As integral members of our community Embalmers at NorthStar ensure families are comforted in seeing their loved ones at peace embodying our commitment to compassion and reverence.

The Embalmer is responsible for caring for the deceased in a respectful manner while performing a variety of tasks including embalming removals and transfers cosmetology dressing hairstyling and any other preparation required for the deceased.

Responsibilities

• Performs embalming disinfecting dressing preparing and casketing of the deceased using appropriate precautions and OSHA standards in a manner that honors the deceased.
• Ensure proper chain of custody is maintained throughout the preparation process
• Ensures embalming room dressing areas hairdressing room storage areas and cooler facilities are cleaned disinfected and secured at the end of every shift and maintained in that manner at all times.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to handle challenging situations with confidence
• Unwavering ethical conduct and integrity
• Experience handling sensitive situations in a professional manner
• Maintain a sterile and safe work environment consistent with company government and industry rules and regulations
• Completes and enforces all record keeping identification and casketing procedures
• Maintain a team player mindset through working alongside an incredible team that is passionate about our profession
• Care for the deceased in a reverent and respectful manner

Qualifications

• Current Embalmer license in the state of CA
• 1 years of funeral industry experience
• Comfortable using computer tablet and phone based computer applications on a daily basis
• Knowledge of current federal state and local regulations related to the funeral industry

Compensation

• $32.00-$34.00/hr.

Benefits

• Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Matching

We are an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender gender identity national origin disability or veteran status.