Funeral Director's Assistant

**Essential Functions**

On an **on-call basis**, you will be assigned the following tasks:

- Ensures that the client families and/or other persons entering the office receive the information or assistance that they require.
- Assists the Team in the set-up and display of the casket and/or urn in the visitation room, funeral home chapel, or other place of service.
- Ensures that public spaces such as lobby, chapels, restrooms, and reception/rest areas are clean and prepared prior to, and at the conclusion of, scheduled services.
- Assists in funeral services and visitation, including greeting visitors and managing the parking lot on scheduled service days.
- Wash & maintain company vehicles and property that pertains to the funeral home.
- You will be required to assist in the transportation of the deceased from their place of death to the Funeral Home and/or place of disposition
- Other duties as assigned.

**Competencies**
- Communication Proficiency.
- Teamwork Orientation.
- Detail Orientation.
- Thoroughness
- Customer Service Orientation.
- Time Management.

**Required Education, Experience, Certifications and, Licensure**
- Possess a valid G-class driver’s license in good standing
- Must be available for **occasional**work after hours, evenings, and weekends
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 30 lbs and occasionally lift in excess of 80 lbs, shared with another member of our staff.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and differentiate level of importance
- Must be able to work both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions
- Must be able to handle emotional situations with professionalism and compassion
- Excellent attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
- Standing for long periods of time is required
- **Uphold the privacy and confidentiality of client families**

**Additional Eligibility Qualifications**
- Attend and perform work in a professional and courteous manner in accordance with the employer’s requirements.
- Demonstrated willingness to participate in growing market share through community involvement.
- Able to read, write, and speak English fluently.
- Ability to communicate effectively with internal, as well as external clients, community leaders, and grieving client families.
- Ability to empathize with client families and their guests and demonstrate tact and patience in emotionally charged situations.
- Maintains a positive attitude and working environment through organization and communication.
- Ability to simultaneously handle multiple projects, prioritizes tasks, and exercise good judgment.

**Physical Demands and Work Environment**

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Outdoor duties may require exposure to natural elements such as inclement weather, extreme temperatures, uneven ground, dust, gas, and/or fumes.
- Equipment used to perform the essential function of this position includes, but is not limited to: computer, body lift, casket handling/transport devices, and personal or company-owned vehicle.
- Employees in this role are regularly required to climb, sit, stand, bend, kneel, and frequently lift up to 30 pounds.
- This position may also require reaching, pushing, and pulling.

**Travel**
- This position occasionally requires out-of-area travel

**Other Duties**

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Casual

Pay: From $18.25 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 10 per week

**Benefits**:

- Flexible schedule
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-site parking

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Class G Licence (required)

Work Location: In person