Embalmer - Decedent Care Team Job at Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services, Wheat Ridge, CO

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  • Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services
  • Wheat Ridge, CO

Job Description

Embalmer

Mt. Olivet Cemetery is located on the western side of the Denver Metro area in Wheat Ridge, Colorado and is the largest cemetery in Colorado with 392 acres. St. Simeon Cemetery, located on the eastern side of the Denver Metro area in Aurora, Colorado was consecrated in 2004. The Mortuary is located on the grounds of Mt. Olivet Cemetery and was opened in 1981. These entities serve the Catholic Community of the Denver metro area and its various parishes, missions, and apostolates and other members of the general public regardless of their religious affiliation. Our Embalmer is part of the Decedent Care Team and is a trained professional with a specialized skillset for performing a variety of tasks including embalming, dressing, cosmetizing, hairstyling, casketing and performing cremations using appropriate safeguards and following safe practices during the preparation and cremation process.

Let's talk compensation

Hourly: $24 -$28 - DOE

Benefits

Requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Degree in Mortuary Science from an accredited school or university preferred
  • Current license and/or the ability to obtain licensure in the state of practice
  • 1-3 years of relevant work experience
  • Take ownership and responsibility for professional development through learning, via classroom, online training or self-directed learning as required to maintain certification status
Responsibilities
  • Serve with care when receiving and preparing the decedent for final disposition
  • Share the journey and serve families with care as guided by the Catholic faith
  • Verify the decedent's identity, and document receipt of the decedent's personal property received when taken into our care
  • Properly handle caskets, alternative containers and urns as directed
  • Perform case analysis and document using and Embalming Report per procedure
  • Perform duties using appropriate safeguards and according to safe practices
  • Perform emergency restorative procedures when applicable
  • Handle hazardous materials, chemicals, and spills in accordance with the Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
  • Perform administrative and day to day operation duties as required including, but not limited to, authorization of services, verifying information, completing forms, data entry and maintaining logs
  • Maintain Case Management board for scheduled embalming / cremation / preparation work
  • Maintain a regular schedule of Prep Room/Crematory inventory, cleaning, and maintenance including equipment repair, instruments and certification logs
  • Monitor exhaust stack emissions to ensure compliance with regulatory emission standards
  • Communicate via telephone/email with internal/external personnel and departments
  • Inspect all products for any manufacturing or delivery defects
  • Comply with federal and state laws/regulations applicable to human and cremated remains
  • Any other duties as directed by management
Qualifications
  • Have a positive and supportive attitude toward the Catholic Church, her teachings and her work
  • Knowledge of the Catholic faith, rituals and traditions
  • Working knowledge of funeral services, ceremonies and case management
  • Knowledge of embalming/cremation process, equipment and procedures
  • Knowledge of mortuary laws and legal requirements and compliance for federal and in state of practice
  • Ability to perform one's duties without direct supervision
  • Proficient in the use of computers, software and technology
  • Refrain from public promotion or approval of any conduct or lifestyle that would reflect discredit or disgrace on, or cause scandal in relationship to, the Archdiocese of Denver, or considered to be in contradiction with the Catholic doctrine or morals
  • Must hold current valid Colorado driver's license to perform duties
  • Must have excellent communication skills
  • Possess a high level of compassion and integrity
  • Possess problem solving skills
  • Must be detail oriented and perform duties in a timely and accurate manner
  • Possess a professional attitude and ability to be a team player
Requirements
  • Lift and/or move objects weighting between 75-100 lbs.
  • Push and pull up to 300 lbs. with a wheeled cart
  • Stand for long periods on a hard surface
  • Sit for extended periods of time
  • Operate computer, mouse, copier/printer and telephone
  • Look at a computer screen for extended periods of time
  • Use the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and prepare for embalming/cremation

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