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Sean Rea

Whittier,CA

Summary

I am a dedicated professional with extensive experience at Rose Hills Memorial Park and in healthcare, which exemplifies my ability to empathize while being a productive team member. I excel in providing compassionate care and support to families while adeptly handling sensitive documentation and coordinating services. I have also proven my proficiency in office work through my knowledge of Microsoft Office, taking and making calls professionally, handling legal and confidential paperwork, and much more.



Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Visitation Attendant

Rose Hills Memorial Park
06.2021 - Current
  • Prepare and conduct visitation services for families in a caring and professional manner.
  • Filing, retrieving, and creating important legal documentation.
  • Able to correctly handle families' various emotional responses during their grieving process (sadness, anger, fear, abandonment, etc.)
  • Care for the deceased professionally and compassionately at all times (ex., when accounting for the various items the deceased may have on their person or in the casket and verifying the deceased's identity before each service.)
  • Hold legal custody of cremated remains when transferring ashes from the crematory to the respective family members.
  • Call each family's next-of-kin to check on their well-being after all services have been completed for their deceased loved one.
  • Scan and upload legal paperwork into each deceased's case file.
  • Answer phone calls and provide the necessary information for each caller
  • Provide a compassionate demeanor during daily face-to-face interactions with various people.
  • Execute daily tasks such as preparing the schedule of visitations and cremated remains releases for the next day.
  • Work directly with the mortuary during cosmetic checks and visitation services.
  • Provide the correct information to guests who come in requesting the grave location of their loved one.
  • Work directly with grieving families to plan and execute their wishes for their loved one's visitation services.
  • Attend to the needs of each family for the entire duration of their loved one's visitation service.

Health Care Assistant

Jessica Wahlquist
01.2021 - 06.2022
  • Worked twice a week to provide for the needs of various elderly individuals in a shared group residence overlooked by end-of-life healthcare nurses.
  • Administered the proper medication to each patient at the required times.
  • Maintained a positive relationship with each patient of the residence.
  • Cooked and fed each patient during scheduled meal times.
  • Bathed and dressed patients in need of physical assistance.
  • Changed and cleaned the patients incapable of doing so after their bowel movements.
  • Watched movies, played games, and talked to all patients to promote a positive atmosphere.
  • Cleaned and maintained the residence.


Education

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice & Philosophy

California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA
11-2025

Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice

Mount San Antonio College
Walnut, CA
06-2023

Skills

  • Strong work ethic
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Patience and tact
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Empathetic to the experiences and feelings of others
  • Filing and organizing office work
  • Can answer and make professional calls
  • Experience with very emotional individuals, whether on the phone or in person
  • Experience in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
  • Experience in drafting documents, letters, and paperwork

Interests

  • Animal Welfare Advocacy
  • Learning New Things
  • Documentaries
  • Drawing
  • Traveling
  • Baking
  • Listening to Music


Timeline

Visitation Attendant

Rose Hills Memorial Park
06.2021 - Current

Health Care Assistant

Jessica Wahlquist
01.2021 - 06.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice & Philosophy

California State University, Fullerton

Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice

Mount San Antonio College
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