Embalmer - Guardian Funerals, North Ryde Nsw - Northern Beaches, Australia - Invocare

Invocare

Verified Company

Northern Beaches, Australia

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Olivia Brown

beBee Recruiter

Description

Full training will be provided for you to perform the following in your role.

Responsibilities for this role include:

Removal of deceased remains and mortuary work
Driving of removal vehicles, hearses and other vehicles as required
General maintenance of the facility including monitoring of stock levels
Embalming and mortuary responsibilities in line with the requirements
Assist on Funerals where needed
Ensure acceptable Occupational Health and Safety standards are maintained at the Funeral Home
Other duties as required consistent with the position
Follow InvoCare policies and procedures and location systems and practices
Follow the InvoCare Occupational Health, Safety and Injury Management System
Maintain records and information systems needed to monitor and control location activity

Skills and experience required for this role include:

Ability to care for, help and empathize with bereaved families
Driving skills with sound road knowledge and ability to navigate the local area
Mortuary skills via in house training
Sensitivity to and the ability to comply with religious and secular requirements of the funeral
Manual handling and lifting skills
Ability to work as part of a team and without direct supervision
File burial permits and complete all necessary paperwork related to the death process
Properly and safely utilize embalming instruments and machinery in accordance with company guidelines
Prepare and embalm the deceased for interment or cremation in accordance with legal requirements and with utmost respect for the deceased
In a fit state of physical and psychological health to be able to adequately perform manual handling, manage stress and carry out other inherent requirements of the position without putting at risk personal health, safety and welfare, or that of work colleagues or clients. This is imperative due to the nature of the funeral industry and the presence of grieving clients

Our team culture values making a contribution to the community through providing support to its members in their time of loss.

We go the extra mile for our clients in ensuring the service is as unique as the individual the funeral is remembering.

Providing understanding to families in need is incredibly rewarding and our staff are passionate about what they do and possess qualities of honesty, care and respect for our clients and each other.