Funeral Service Attendant

Join Our Compassionate Team at **RSR Family Holdings Ltd.** We are in search of a **Funeral Service Attendant**to join our care team in our **Kearney Funeral Services**Location in **New Westminster**.

**Company Overview**:
**RSR Family Holdings Ltd.**, operates 10 locations and represents reputable brands such as **Kearney Funeral Services**, **Burquitlam Funeral Home**, **Earth's Option Cremation & Burial Services**, and **Affordable Cremation & Burial**, along with our sister companies **West Shore Crematorium**and **Fraser Valley Crematorium**. We've become one of Canada's premier independent family-run funeral homes who have been serving the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island with care and compassion for over 115 years, and our journey is far from over. While our focus is meeting the needs of our customers, our success is driven by our people.

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**About Us**:
At RSR Family Holdings Ltd., We recognize that our exceptional team is the cornerstone of our success, taking pride in our hard work and strong relationships with colleagues. If you're passionate about your work and value camaraderie, we invite you to join us in our meaningful mission of supporting families in our local communities. Together, we are committed to achieve our shared purpose, which is to help families and communities heal from loss.

Our core values serve as the guiding principles that shape our commitment to excellence in funeral care, being the pillars of our culture and guide our every action:

- _**Honesty and Integrity**_**: We prioritize honesty in all interactions, ensuring integrity in everything we do.
- _**Relationship Builders**_**: We value meaningful connections, fostering relationships with our team, community, and stakeholders.
- _**Perseverance and Grit**_**: We pursue greatness with determination, embracing challenges as opportunities for growth.
- _**Caring and Compassionate**_**: Empathy drives our compassion, guiding us to care for everyone we serve.
- _**Upbeat and Fun**_**: Despite challenges, we maintain a positive attitude, finding joy in our work and impacting our world positively.
- _**Structured and Organized**_**: Organization enables us to deliver exceptional care and service, grounding our values in action.
- _**Creative and Agile**_**: We innovate and adapt swiftly, providing exceptional results to the families we serve.

**The Opportunity**:
The **Funeral Service** **Attendant**position requires a high level of compassion and a caring individual who enjoys helping others.

We are looking for individuals with excellent communication skills, who enjoy working with and helping people. Must be proficient in English both spoken and verbal (other languages an asset) and be able to perform physical requirements of the job.

Duties may include:

- Assisting funeral directors in the process of carrying out bereavement rights and disposition
- Assisting the funeral directors in both service preparation and post service duties
- Cleaning service vehicles
- Driving service vehicles (including Coach, Limousine, Flower Van)
- Transporting decedents from Funeral Home to Services then onto cemetery or crematorium
- Assisting with transfers from hospitals/care homes/residences
- Assisting with other duties as required

Required Education, Skills and Qualifications:

- Have good demeanor and professional outlook
- Be an excellent communicator and team player
- Hold themselves to a high standard of service
- Be empathetic and compassionate
- Be someone who likes to help others
- Have a flexible schedule which may include evening and weekends
- Will be physically capable of standing for long period
- Be able to comfortably lift 50-75 lbs
- Have a Class 5 drivers license with a good driving record
- Be able to provide their own black suit

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

Pay: $21.00 per hour

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Wellness program

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

- Please include a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.
- Are you legally authorized to work in the Canada?

**Experience**:

- Funeral industry: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- drivers license (required)

Work Location: In person