thanatopracteur - Syndiqué | Embalmer - Union
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RESPONSABILITÉS DU POSTE
S'occuper de la personne décédée de manière respectueuse tout en accomplissant une variété de tâches comme : vérifier l’identification et l'autorisation d’embaumement, faire des restaurations, faire les cueillettes et les transferts, l’habillage, la coiffure et le maquillage, ainsi que toute autre préparation nécessaire pour la dépouille.
Respecter toutes les réglementations des différents paliers d'autorités professionnelles, municipales, provinciales et fédérales.
Aider à l'entretien du laboratoire et de la succursale.
Nettoyer l’équipement souillé et ramasser tout dégât de matières dangereuses.
S'assurer de nettoyer les matières dangereuses et de manipuler l'équipement dangereux selon les Fiches de données de sécurité des matériaux.
Aide à maintenir le stock d'équipement et des produits chimiques.
Faire la réception des cercueils et de tout autre équipement de la maison funéraire.
Promouvoir un environnement de travail sécuritaire : être au fait des mesures de précautions universelles et les appliquer, adopter des principes généraux de conduite sécuritaire.
Exigences MINIMALES
Formation
Diplôme d'études secondaires ou l'équivalent
Diplôme d’une école accréditée dans l’industrie funéraire ou autre diplôme requis par la loi de la province.
Expérience
Expérience comme thanatopracteur ou apprenti lorsque la loi de la province l'exige.
2 ans d'expérience dans une maison funéraire ou centre de thanatopraxie qui gère un minimum de 200 cas par année.
Certification/Permis
Remplir toutes les exigences de certification lorsque la loi de la province l’exige et comme prescrit par chaque conseil d’État.
Permis de conduire issue par la province valide.
Connaissances, compétences et aptitudes
Dossier de conducteur acceptable
Capacité à soulever plus de 34 kg (75 lb)
Connaissance de l’informatique et de logiciels tels que la suite MS Office
Avoir une grande intégrité ainsi qu’une grande capacité de compassion
Avoir de bonnes compétences de résolution de problèmes
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Job Responsibilities
Assists with Funerals and Visitations
- Provides support under the direction of the Funeral Director. Specific tasks assigned may include, but not be limited to the following:
- Directs or escorts mourners to parlors or chapels in which wakes or funerals are being held.
- Greets people at the funeral home.
- Offers assistance to mourners as they enter or exit limousines.
- Acts as a pallbearer.
- Arranges floral offerings or lights around caskets.
- Carries flowers to hearses or limousines for transportation to places of interment.
- Places caskets in parlors or chapels prior to wakes or funerals.
- Cleans funeral parlors and chapels.
- Performs a variety of tasks during funerals and visitations to assist funeral directors and ensures that services run smoothly as planned.
- Places caskets in parlors or chapels prior to wakes or funerals.
- Cleans funeral parlors and chapels.
- Drive the hearse, family limousine or other vehicle in the funeral cortege and / or other funeral related activities.
Assists with Removals and Transfers
- Assists licensed embalmers or apprentices with removals and transfers. Specific tasks assigned may include, but not be limited to the following:
- Assists with the removal from the place of death and transfer of the deceased to the designated company location.
- Ensures all SCI policies and procedures are carried out for each removal and transfer.
Performing embalming and associated services
- Care for deceased in a respectful manner while performing a variety of tasks which include: embalming, removals and transfers, cosmetology, dressing, hairstyling, and any other preparation required for human remains
- Adhere to all professional, municipal, state/provincial and federal licensing authority regulations applicable to embalming and preparing human remains
- Promote a safe work environment be being aware of and practicing universal precautions and adopting general principles of safe conduct
- Assist with maintenance of preparation room and the facility; receive caskets and other funeral home supplies
MINIMUM Requirements
Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid current license to embalm in the state / province where work will occur
Experience:
- Funeral industry experience would also be a plus
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Must hold valid current license to perform duties, operate crematory, drive a car or hearse
- Previous customer service and/or sales experience would be a definite asset
- Knowledge of computers and some software would be an asset, or willingness to learn
- Good driving record & must provide a driver’s license
Work Environment
When considering the work environment associated with this job, the following factors may apply:
- Work indoors and outdoors during all seasons and weather conditions
- Limited amount of local and/or multiple location traveling required
- Professional Dress is required when in contact with families.
Work Postures
When considering the work postures associated with this job, the following factors may apply:
- Frequent, continuous periods of time standing, up 6 hours per day
- Sitting continuously for many hours per day, up to 6 hours per day
- Climbing stairs to access buildings frequently
Physical Demands
When considering the physical demands associated with this job, the following factors may apply:
- Physical effort requiring manual dexterity is required, includes paperwork, calculators, computers and phone usage
Work Hours
When considering the work hours associated with this job, the following factors may apply:
- Working beyond “standard” hours as the need arises