Doula Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Doula training and certification required for birth doula, postpartum doula, or both
• Completion of a doula training program within 1 year or have worked as a doula attending births in the last year
• ICBD-Certified Birth Doula - DAA - Doula Accredited Association (various)
• Excellent interpersonal communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work well in a team of care providers
• Ability to provide patient support independently and be self-directed
• Knowledge of comfort measures to promote a sense of wellbeing during labor, birth, and postpartum
• Knowledge of positions to promote labor progress
• Ability to support breastfeeding initiation or willingness to learn

Responsibilities

• Partner with members of the inpatient birth team to identify patients amenable to doula care and services on the labor and delivery and postpartum units
• Model and encourage effective communication and support informed decision making
• Provide non-medical comfort techniques for labor, including but not limited to positioning and movement, comforting touch, visualization, breathing techniques, affirmation, and aromatherapy
• Support and assist breastfeeding initiation
• Answer general questions about and assist with non-medical infant care
• Support the family and listen as they process their birth experience
• Seek to contribute to a culturally aligned, respectful, and positive birthing and postpartum experience
• Provide support to the birthing person’s support partner and/or family

Benefits

• Social security replacement retirement plan with employer contribution of 3%
• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes
• Community resource navigation support
• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching