Overview
Removal Technician Jobs in Kent at Coda Care
Job Purpose
To respectfully transport the bodies of deceased individuals from place of death to our refrigeration facility.
Duties and Responsibilities
· Respond to initial phone calls about death and arrange for removal with the deceased’s family or the facility where death occurred.
· Treating the deceased and their survivors with compassion and respect.
· Advocate for the grieving families, including explaining the various options available and assisting with making choices in a supportive, non-commercial way consistent with Coda’s vision and values.
· Offer emotional support to grieving families as needed.
· Assure accurate recordkeeping and identification during all stages of the removal.
· Attend and supervise funeral and memorial services, including connecting with families, venues, service providers, and speakers.
· Courier urns and certified death certificates between facilities and the office.
· Maintain a clean, safe, sanitary van and equipment.
· Maintain and arrange for service and upkeep of van and equipment.
· Maintain inventory of equipment and supplies in the van.
· Work as part of a team, and offer ongoing emotional and practical support to other team members.
· Participate in general office assignments, including but not limited to, meetings, answering incoming phone calls, and housekeeping.
· Other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
The work is normally performed outside an office environment, within regular assigned on-call hours. The physical requirements include lifting and/or maneuvering 150+ lbs, occasional lifting of boxes, and equipment.
Qualifications
· Washington State driver’s license and insurance.
· Must be eligible to be insured under the company’s automobile insurance policy and possess a valid driver’s license.
· Washington State licensed funeral director intern is desirable.
· Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a relevant field of study is desirable.
· Well-grounded spiritual background is a plus.
· Cross-cultural knowledge of traditions around death and dying, and the ability to act upon that knowledge in a respectful and compassionate way.
· Empathy and interpersonal sensitivity, great listening skills.
· Emotional generosity – ability and willingness to offer comfort and support to people in distress, whether clients or team members.
· Resilience and the ability to manage own emotions, demonstrate self-control under pressure or adversity, and practice self-care.
· Project management skills, including attention to detail, ability to track tasks to completion, ability to foresee, prevent, or solve problems.
· Flexibility, including the ability to multi-task, adapt to new situations, and to change focus unexpectedly, sometimes several times during a day.
· Basic computer skills, ability to operate MS Office products and databases.
Pay: $24.00 – $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Title: Removal Technician
Company: Coda Care
Location: Kent
