What are the responsibilities and job description for the Funeral Attendant/Apprenticeship position at Oakey's Funeral Service?
Oakey's Funeral Service in Roanoke, Virginia has immediate openings for a Funeral Attendant and a Funeral Service Apprentice / Intern. An Apprentice is a highly motivated individual who is in training to become a licensed Funeral Director.
Position Overview :
Oakey's Funeral Service is a family owned and operated establishment since 1866. We have 5 chapel locations, 2 crematories and a pet funeral home all within the Roanoke Valley Region.
We are seeking a full time Funeral Attendant and Apprentice who will serve our families with care, respect and compassion. The essential functions of a Funeral Attendant and Apprentice are as follows :
- Assist in the transport of the deceased from hospitals, nursing homes and residences to the funeral home.
- Instrumental in the preparation of funerals by transporting and placing caskets, flowers, or urns in their proper location.
- Drive funeral vehicles such as hearses, lead cars and flower vans.
- Perform administrative or clerical tasks as needed.
- Supervise funeral processions and assist with cemetery or church parking.
- Assist with embalming, dressing and casketing the deceased under licensed supervision.
- Apprenticeship program includes working closely with licensed Funeral Directors and licensed Embalmers, learning to make funeral arrangements, writing contracts and obituaries, and filing legal documents.
- Apprentices will learn the skill of embalming and restorative arts as well as cosmetology.
- Day shift from 8 to 4 with every other week to work two 12p to 8p shifts.
Requirements and Qualifications :
Benefits :
Salary : $16