Funeral Home Transfer Care Specialist

Foundation Partners Group; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Foundation Partners Group is hiring a Transfer Care Specialist who serves as families' first contact, helping transport the deceased from nursing homes, hospitals, residences, or coroner's offices to the funeral home with compassion and composure.

You must be at least 21, able to lift 100 lbs, have a valid state driver's license with a clean record, and be comfortable working irregular hours, including nights and weekends to cover shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• Valid state-issued driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to lift 100lbs safely.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Composure and compassion.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and apply feedback with a positive attitude.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective internal and external work processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate support and direct Families to resources during transfer of the decedent.
• Safely transport decedents, navigate roads, and use GPS or directions.
• Work irregular hours including nights and weekends; fill in for other staff as needed.
• Ensure paperwork is completed correctly and timely per laws and regulations.
• Receive instructions, determine task order, and complete them promptly.
• Maintain professional appearance and assist with other duties as needed.

Skills

Composure under pressure

Compassion

Attention to detail

Time management

Customer service

Driver's license knowledge

Ability to lift 100 lbs

Tools

Microsoft Office

GPS navigation

Job description

As a Transfer Care Specialist, you are most often our families' first point of contact as you transport the deceased from nursing homes, hospitals, residences, or coroner's offices to the funeral home. As funeral home representatives, you must maintain composure in challenging situations with compassion and kindness. You must be at least 21 years old, able to safely lift 100lbs, and have a valid state-issued driver's license and a clean driving record.

What You Will Do

• Compassion & Empathy: Respectfully answer questions and direct Families to appropriate resources upon arrival and departure for transfer of the decedent
• Safe Transport: Navigate local roads and highways with varying traffic, time of day/night, and weather conditions; familiar with GPS or direction apps
• Reliability & Availability: Willing to work irregular hours as needed (on-call), including nights and weekends; filling in for funeral attendants and full-time staff shifts to drive hearse as needed
• Meticulous Attention: Ensure paperwork is completed correctly and timely per relevant laws and regulations
• Critical Thinking: Receive instructions for multiple tasks, determine the ideal order for the tasks, and complete them promptly
• Professional Demeanor: Maintain neat and presentable appearance; perform other projects and duties as needed (such as washing vehicles)

What We Require

• Valid state-issued driver's license with a clear driving record
• Ability to lift 100lbs safely
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Composure and compassion
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and receive/apply constructive feedback with a positive attitude
• Ability to establish and maintain effective internal and external work processes

Are you ready?

Take the next step to join Foundation Partners Group as we transform funeral care through innovation and service.

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