Doula

St. Joseph Medical Center•Tacoma, WA

1d•$29 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

Requirements

Must be able to provide proof that care as a Doula has been provided for a minimum of three births.
Doula: WA, upon hire or
C-Doula, upon hire or
Certified Labor Support Doula, upon hire or
Certified Labor Doula, upon hire or
Certified Doula, upon hire or
DOULA Intnl Doula Inst, upon hire or
Doula ToLabor, upon hire or
Doula Pro Doula, upon hire or
Doula Global Peri Svs, upon hire or
Doula SMC Full Circle, upon hire or
Doula ANCC, upon hire and
Basic Life Support - CPR, within 30 Days

Responsibilities

Facilitating emotional and informational support, comfort measures and physical coping skills related to labor, birth and immediate postpartum.
Functioning as a companion to the laboring/postpartum mother, tending to her emotional needs and physical comfort.
Facilitating the support of the mother by the mother's other invited personal support team members, including the father or other family/friends accordingly.
Supporting the patient in speaking for herself, encouraging informed decision-making, self-advocacy and personal choices.
Providing direct non-clinical support to the mother during the process of labor and delivery; staying with patient throughout labor and being on hand during delivery to facilitate communication between the woman, her partner and the clinical care providers.
Maintaining constant and close proximity to the mother to help lessen anxiety during labor; suggesting comfort measures, providing massage and comforting touch.
Encouraging and instructing appropriate participation of the partner.
Utilizing positioning techniques to enhance comfort and aid rotation and descent of the baby, visualization, breathing techniques and affirmation.
Keeping patient informed in lay terms of labor progress and what to expect; providing constant verbal encouragement and reassurance.
Advocating for the mother, encouraging and helping her fulfill specific desires she may have for her birthing experience.
Assisting women in achieving the objectives of the birthing plan.
Developing initial relationship with the expectant mother upon arrival of the Doula to the Midwifery Center; answering questions and responding to concerns as they arise.
Helping client to gain a better understanding of the procedures and possible complications relating to pregnancy or delivery.
Providing continuing assistance and support to new mothers and the newborn during the postpartum period.
Helping mothers with informational support about feeding and caring for the baby.
Encouraging bonding between the baby and mother/other family members.