Funeral Service Attendant
Top Benefits
About the role
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.
You’ll find us at:
www.kearneyfs.com | www.burquitlamfuneralhome.ca | www.affordablecremationandburial.ca
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
The compensation is competitive and based on the experience and suitability of the candidate. We look forward to having you join our amazing team of funeral care professionals.
Candidates will need to already possess the legal ability to work in Canada, we are unable to sponsor candidates.
We thank you for your application. Candidates shortlisted for the role will be contacted shortly. Thank you for considering RSR Family Holdings Ltd. as a future employer, and for your consideration in joining this amazing team of funeral professionals.
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
About Kearney Funeral Services
We are an independently owned and operated firm, serving the Greater Vancouver area since 1908. Since we were established in 1908, our philosophy and mission has been driven by care and compassion for the bereaved which is at the core of everything we do.
Thomas James Kearney began coming to Vancouver in 1905. He was still operating his General Store in Bonanza Creek during the Klondike Gold Rush, but on a visit to Vancouver Tom fell in love with a lovely young local girl by the name of Catherine O’Connor. Although a professional Opera singer by trade, Catherine also helped her mother Brigit O’Connor lay out the deceased when a death occurred in their parish.
Tom thought he’d get close to Catherine if he started working with the funeral directors, and shortly after when an opportunity came to invest in the funeral home Green Simon & Lamp Co., Thomas took it. The struggling business needed more and more help and ultimately Tom moved to Vancouver to work there full time. He soon bought out the partners, becoming the sole owner in 1908. Thomas and Catherine were married July 16, 1915 and had three children Ellen, Edmund and Francis (Frank) Kearney. In 1927, Thomas was asked and agreed to become a partner in a second funeral company, the Columbia Funeral Chapel in New Westminster, B.C. Tom ran the businesses successfully until an unfortunate fall forced him to retire in 1932.
Young Frank left college and returned home to help rebuild the family business. His sister Ellen headed south to the California College of Mortuary Science where she and her dear friend Ruth Emerson became the first women ever to be licensed as funeral directors in California. Frank Kearney died suddenly of an asthma attack in 1975, leaving his sister Ellen (Kearney) Crean and her two sons, Thomas and Michael to continue the family business.
Today the Kearney family serves the Lower Mainland from four locations — Vancouver, New Westminster, Surrey/Cloverdale, and now Burnaby.
Funeral Service Attendant
Top Benefits
About the role
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.
You’ll find us at:
www.kearneyfs.com | www.burquitlamfuneralhome.ca | www.affordablecremationandburial.ca
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
The compensation is competitive and based on the experience and suitability of the candidate. We look forward to having you join our amazing team of funeral care professionals.
Candidates will need to already possess the legal ability to work in Canada, we are unable to sponsor candidates.
We thank you for your application. Candidates shortlisted for the role will be contacted shortly. Thank you for considering RSR Family Holdings Ltd. as a future employer, and for your consideration in joining this amazing team of funeral professionals.
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
About Kearney Funeral Services
We are an independently owned and operated firm, serving the Greater Vancouver area since 1908. Since we were established in 1908, our philosophy and mission has been driven by care and compassion for the bereaved which is at the core of everything we do.
Thomas James Kearney began coming to Vancouver in 1905. He was still operating his General Store in Bonanza Creek during the Klondike Gold Rush, but on a visit to Vancouver Tom fell in love with a lovely young local girl by the name of Catherine O’Connor. Although a professional Opera singer by trade, Catherine also helped her mother Brigit O’Connor lay out the deceased when a death occurred in their parish.
Tom thought he’d get close to Catherine if he started working with the funeral directors, and shortly after when an opportunity came to invest in the funeral home Green Simon & Lamp Co., Thomas took it. The struggling business needed more and more help and ultimately Tom moved to Vancouver to work there full time. He soon bought out the partners, becoming the sole owner in 1908. Thomas and Catherine were married July 16, 1915 and had three children Ellen, Edmund and Francis (Frank) Kearney. In 1927, Thomas was asked and agreed to become a partner in a second funeral company, the Columbia Funeral Chapel in New Westminster, B.C. Tom ran the businesses successfully until an unfortunate fall forced him to retire in 1932.
Young Frank left college and returned home to help rebuild the family business. His sister Ellen headed south to the California College of Mortuary Science where she and her dear friend Ruth Emerson became the first women ever to be licensed as funeral directors in California. Frank Kearney died suddenly of an asthma attack in 1975, leaving his sister Ellen (Kearney) Crean and her two sons, Thomas and Michael to continue the family business.
Today the Kearney family serves the Lower Mainland from four locations — Vancouver, New Westminster, Surrey/Cloverdale, and now Burnaby.