Night Attendant

Job summary

Monitor and secure the funeral home overnight, maintain a calm and respectful environment, and assist with receiving and preparing deceased individuals according to established protocols. Respond to calls and after-hours requests, support visitors and families, maintain logs, and perform basic cleaning and organizing.

Job details

Company Description Saskatoon Funeral Home provides a full range of funeral services, including pre-planning, traditional and non-traditional services for all faiths and philosophies, memorial services, and support for unexpected circumstances such as deaths occurring abroad. The organization is dedicated to serving families with compassion, dignity, integrity, and professional excellence. Team members work closely with individuals and families during sensitive times, offering guidance and personalized service. Centrally located in downtown Saskatoon at 4th Avenue and 25th Street, Saskatoon Funeral Home is a long-standing, trusted presence in the community. Role Description The Night Attendant is a part time, on-site role based in Saskatoon, SK, responsible for supporting funeral home operations during overnight hours. Day-to-day tasks include monitoring the premises, ensuring the building is secure, and maintaining a calm, respectful environment. The Night Attendant assists with receiving and preparing deceased individuals under established protocols, coordinates with staff and responds to phone inquiries or after-hours requests from families and service providers. Additional responsibilities include basic cleaning and organizing of common areas, maintaining documentation and logs, and providing courteous, professional assistance to visitors or family members who arrive during the night. Qualifications Ability to provide compassionate, professional support to families and maintain a high level of discretion and confidentiality. Strong reliability and attention to detail, with the capacity to follow established procedures and maintain accurate records during overnight shifts. Comfort working in a funeral home environment, including handling sensitive situations with composure and respect. Effective communication skills and the ability to respond calmly and clearly to phone calls, in-person inquiries, and urgent requests. Basic facility care skills, including light cleaning, organizing, and monitoring building security systems. Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and prioritize tasks with minimal supervision. Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record are an asset Previous experience in customer service, healthcare, hospitality, or a related field is an asset; training in funeral services is considered beneficial but not required.

What you’ll do

Monitor and secure the funeral home overnight, maintain a calm and respectful environment, and assist with receiving and preparing deceased individuals according to established protocols. Respond to calls and after-hours requests, support visitors and families, maintain logs, and perform basic cleaning and organizing.

Requirements

The role requires discretion, reliability, attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to work independently while following procedures in sensitive situations. A valid driver’s license and clean driving record, relevant customer service or care experience, and funeral services training are assets but are not required.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Reliability · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Compassionate Family Support
• Discretion and Confidentiality
• Reliability
• Attention to Detail
• Following Procedures
• Accurate Recordkeeping
• Calm Communication
• Customer Service
• Facility Care
• Light Cleaning
• Building Security Monitoring
• Independent Work
• Time Management
• Task Prioritization
• Handling Sensitive Situations

Job areas

• Customer Service & Support
• Social Services
• Security & Safety
• Administrative