Job Description

Care Team Job Description

Milner & Orr Funeral Homes and Cremation Services is entering its 6th generation of ownership serving the families of Paducah, KY and the surrounding communities. Milner & Orr owns and operates seven funeral homes and one cemetery with an adjoining care center/crematory. We are dedicated to the growth, development and professionalism of our staff. We provide a work environment which encourages excellence, accountability, safety, trust, and compassion. This serves as a model for the dignity, respect and service we expect our staff to demonstrate towards the families we serve.

Job Requirements

•  Have an existing funeral director and/or embalmers license or be willing to attain license through state apprenticeship
• Be an eager and willing team player
• Self-motivated with good work ethic
• Be able to effectively communicate with fellow staff and community we serve
• Demonstrate an excellent attention to detail.
• Basic computer skills required (Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Funeral Service Software, etc.)
• Excel in a fast paced work environment
• Afternoon, weekend and holiday hours are part of the normal schedule
• Education requirement- minimum of High School diploma
• Physically capable of lifting heavy loads (removals).

Care Center Responsibilities

· Performs all embalming activities of the deceased correctly and respectfully

• Cares for deceased in a respectful manner while performing a variety of tasks which include: verifying identification and embalming; performing restorations; completing removals and transfers; dressing, styling hair and or applying cosmetics, and; any other preparation required for human remains
• Adheres to all applicable professional, municipal, state/provincial and federal licensing authority regulations
• Ensures hazardous materials and spills are handled in accordance with the Material Data Safety Sheets
• Assists with chemical and supply inventory
• Receives caskets and other funeral home supplies

Crematory Responsibilities

• Must have or be able to obtain Crematory Operator Certification
• Perform daily scheduling and activities for the crematory
• Operate and maintain on-site crematory
• Coordinate and transfer of decedent and cremated remains to and from chapels and crematory
• Maintain required records and documents with a high degree of attention to detail
• Perform routine maintenance and care of crematory related equipment
• Maintain inventory of crematory supplies
• Ensure the physical crematory area, facility, garage, and preparation room are clean of debris and maintained in a neat, orderly manner
• Wear and always use the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during the performance of the job duties that require such equipment
• Comply with the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures as outlined by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Milner & Orr Policies and Procedures

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