Job Description

Pedersen Funeral and Cremation Service & Starbuck Funeral Home · Morris, MN · Part-time · Hourly (non-exempt)

You’ve been called to serve others. So have we.

When a family loses someone, the first Vertin associate they often meet is our Transfer Care Specialist. Your calm presence and compassion set the tone for everything that follows. Pedersen Funeral and Cremation Service and Starbuck Funeral Home are adding two Transfer Care Specialists. You’ll help bring loved ones into our care with dignity and respect.

• $20.00 per hour
• $50 for each scheduled on-call shift
• $150 per transfer

Schedule

• After-hours on-call shifts, 5:00 PM – 8:00 AM
• With two specialists, you’ll typically be on call every other night. Weekends are part of the rotation.
• When a call comes in, you’ll be expected to be at the funeral home within 30 minutes to pick up the van and on site within 1 hour

What you’ll do

• Respond to transfer calls during your on-call shifts. These are usually at homes, hospitals and nursing homes.
• Work independently under the supervision and license of a Funeral Director.
• Speak with families, nursing staff and facility staff with compassion and professionalism
• Verify identification and complete release and chain-of-custody paperwork accurately
• Follow safety procedures, including universal precautions and personal protective equipment (PPE), which we provide
• Drive the company transfer van safely, and keep the van and equipment clean and ready
• Help as a funeral assistant at visitations and services when needed
• Keep every family’s information private

About Vertin

Since 1904, Vertin has helped families honor the stories of people they love. Today we’re one of the Midwest’s largest family-owned funeral home companies, with 90+ locations across 8 states. Our mission is Honoring Lives and Enriching Caregivers, and that includes caring for the people who do this meaningful work.

Let us add your story to our legacy. Apply today.

Vertin is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital or familial status, veteran or military status, public assistance status, or any other status protected by law. Reasonable accommodations are available during the hiring process; contact [Talent team email/phone]. Offers depend on a driving record review and a background check done after a conditional offer, as required by law. A criminal record does not automatically disqualify a candidate.

Requirements

What you’ll bring

• A high school diploma or GED
• A valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
• Transfer Care Specialist Certification with Minnesota Department of Health.
• The ability to lift up to 100 lbs with a partner, and to bend, kneel and move a cot through stairs and tight spaces.
• Availability for overnight and weekend on-call shifts
• A calm, professional manner in emotional and sometimes difficult situations
• A team-first attitude and attention to detail

Nice to have: Experience in healthcare, hospice, EMS, caregiving or another medical field.

Benefits

Training and support

You’ll get hands-on training from our funeral directors on site, usually within your first month. It covers transfer procedures, safe lifting and bloodborne pathogen safety. You’ll never do this work alone.

What we offer

• Paid on-call stipend plus hourly pay
• Minnesota Earned Sick and Safe Time
• Minnesota Paid Family/MedicalLeave (PFML)
• Paid training and a supportive local team
• A purpose-driven culture where your work is recognized
• The hepatitis B vaccine at no cost