Compassionate Transfer Care Attendant — On-Call

Arbor Memorial Inc.; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Arbor Memorial invites applications for a Transfer Care Attendant in Thunder Bay, Ontario. The role supports funeral home operations by transporting decedents to the funeral home or crematorium and by operating and maintaining a fleet of vehicles.

Candidates should be capable of prioritizing tasks and handling multiple demands, with a valid driver’s license and the ability to lift up to 100 lbs. The position is Part Time/On Call, located in the Region of Thunder Bay and serving all area funeral

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent and knowledge of basic accounting.
• A valid driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract is a mandatory requirement for this position.
• Excellent knowledge of Funeral Home procedures and business practices including Everyday Excellence and Funeral Home Procedures Manuals.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 100lbs.
• Demonstrates active community involvement and a positive profile of the Funeral Home within the community.

Responsibilities

• Arranges the transfer of decedent to the funeral home or crematorium as required.
• Coordinates the safe transfer of the decedent from Nursing Home-Long Term Care facilities, Private Residence, Hospital, Hospice and Coroner’s Office as required.
• Works both Scheduled and On-Call shifts, regular, afterhours weekends and statutory holidays.
• Dispatches staff to assist as required; Alternate contact, Team member on-call.
• Complies with Arbor Memorial’s identification policy, and all Everyday Excellence Decedent Care standards as applicable.
• Utilizes Everyday Excellence Logs and Transfer Control Sheets - Identifies Personal Belongings and documents in detail to ensure clear chain of custody is followed.
• Assists with basic preparation work such as dressing and casketing decedents.
• Drives funeral vehicles when required by the funeral home.
• Performs general building upkeep and ensures the proper maintenance of funeral service vehicles including washing, interior care, sanitization and cleaning, polishing, vehicle maintenance, vehicle maintenance scheduling and service care plans.

Skills

Driver's license

Clean driving record

Excellent communication

Customer service

Organizational skills

Ability to lift 100 lbs

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent; basic accounting knowledge

Job description

Arbor Memorial invites applications for a Transfer Care Attendant in Thunder Bay, Ontario. The role supports funeral home operations by transporting decedents to the funeral home or crematorium and by operating and maintaining a fleet of vehicles.

Candidates should be capable of prioritizing tasks and handling multiple demands, with a valid driver’s license and the ability to lift up to 100 lbs. The position is Part Time/On Call, located in the Region of Thunder Bay and serving all area funeral