Mortuary Assistant

Morningside, QLD
Permanent
Full-time

2 days ago

Job Category: FuneralsJob Description:Have you considered a career helping people and families through a difficult time in their life?InvoCare is an industry leader within the funeral industry, we currently operate over 300 funeral locations, 17 cemeteries and 29 crematoria, throughout Australia, New Zealand and Singapore and growing.Full training will be provided for you to perform the following in your role.Duties of an Mortuary Assistant include:

Perform body preparation procedures such as manoeuvring, lifting, washing, dressing, suturing, and setting facial features for all cases to InvoCare standards and follow workplace procedures for hygiene and infection control
Encoffin and present the deceased to InvoCare standards and according to family requests
Handle deceased with dignity, care and respect at all times
Accurately complete mortuary registration and checking procedures
Maintain, clean and sterilise mortuary facilities and equipment
Perform coffin/casket trimming and engraving
Organise time efficiently and monitor daily workflow
Monitor stock levels and order as directed
Participate in day-to-day operational tasks such as attending funerals, transfers, viewings, driving vehicles, and keeping work areas clean and tidy

About you:

Be at ease working within a funeral, cemetery and crematoria environment
Sensitivity, along with comfort to circumstances involving grieving people, and their values and beliefs.
An understanding of the funeral service industry and its operations, or ability to rapidly acquire industry knowledge
Experience in a mortuary or similar environment desirable
An ability to be customer-focused, and to communicate and respond effectively to all levels of the public.
Have strong attention to detail and the ability to follow direction
Have the ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative as well as carry out duties in a safe manner and in accordance with Manual Handling, WHS/OHS guidelines
An unrestricted Driver's License is essential
As this is a varied role, your flexibility to complete a range of tasks is essential

Benefits of joining InvoCare:You may not have considered this industry before, but we provide vital services to families to assist them to celebrate the lives of their loved ones in a way that they would have wanted. The benefits you can receive include:

Reward and recognition programs
Tailored induction and training programs
Well designed and fitted out locations with the latest facilities to assist in providing an exceptional client family experience
Networking opportunities across the business and with peers
Fitness Passport - offers you and your family access to a wide range of fitness facilities at a reduced cost, encouraging a healthier lifestyle, which can lead to improved physical and mental wellbeing
Birthday and paid parental leave
Free access Employee Assist Program
Annual family day social events

How to Apply:InvoCare is proud to provide our employees with a quality work environment and opportunity for both personal and professional growth. If you are looking for a role that makes a difference and supports families in your community, click on apply and submit your application.To learn more about careers at one of the InvoCare brands please visit our careers page:At InvoCare we are committed to building a respectful, diverse and inclusive workplace which reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures, and are open to discussing flexibility.

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