A Funeral Assistant or Attendant performs a variety of tasks during funeral, such as placing casket in parlor or chapel prior to service, arranging floral offerings or lights around casket, directing or escorting mourners, closing casket, and issuing and storing funeral equipment.
Funeral Assistant/Removals Technician Multiple locations : Ukiah, CA. Ideal candidate should be within a 15-min commute to Ukiah.
Description:
Join our team as a Funeral Home Assistant Removals personnel. We're seeking dedicated professionals to handle deceased person removals and transportation with the utmost care, compassion, and professionalism.
Responsibilities:
Perform removals and transportation of deceased individuals from various locations. Ensure respectful and discrete attention to grieving families. Transport decedents to the funeral home and learn proper crematory operations. Maintain cleanliness and safety of facilities and equipment. Uphold attention to detail and accuracy. Adhere to company policies, procedures, and guidelines. Assist in respectful preparation of deceased individuals. Manage chain of custody for cremated remains. Report punctually and follow attendance standards. Perform additional tasks as directed by management.
Requirements:
Entry-level position with training provided. Develop knowledge of cremation process and related laws. Safe driving skills with strong organizational and communication abilities. Exhibit professionalism, integrity, and flexibility. Ability to lift up to 100 pounds and assist with pushing/pulling up to 300 pounds. Proficient in typing and utilizing standard office equipment. Dress and maintain professional appearance according to company standards.
Working Conditions:
Blend of office and backroom crematory work. Outdoor exposure and non-climate controlled conditions. Driving company vehicle for removals. Exposure to varying weather conditions during removals.
Equipment Used:
Operate funeral home vehicles safely at any time. Utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Use mortuary stretcher, ankle bands, wrapping materials, and slide boards. Employ pen and paper, along with digital data entry for record keeping. Prior to applying for this position, please consider the following questions; Are you comfortable working with deceased individuals and maintaining a respectful and compassionate demeanor? Can you work independently, including tasks that involve handling deceased individuals, particularly during nighttime shifts and potentially in challenging conditions? Are you able to handle physically demanding tasks that might involve lifting and moving deceased individuals? Are you adaptable to various working conditions, including exposure to outdoor elements or non-climate-controlled areas? Are you willing to undergo training and follow established protocols for working with deceased persons and handling related tasks? Background Check & Drug/Alcohol Testing required . Company will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the company is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting www.dfeh.ca.gov/fair-chance-act/. Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
