Doula

Description Summary:Provides continuous emotional and physical support for a woman in labor and her immediate family. This support spans the duration of the labor and during the postpartum period.Per Diem Doulas have a 24 hour call. When called into a birth they stay with the patient through the labor and delivery.Responsibilities:

Attends laboring women for the entire length of their labor in order to provide continuity, an average of 12 hours' time, up to a 24 hour duration.

Provides comfort measures to laboring women in the form of positioning, massage, ambulation, hydration and nutrition & facilities rest.

Supports patients' families throughout the labor process.

Facilitates patients' wishes and birthplans. Does this in collaboration with patient, RNs & MDs.

Works from a call schedule. Makes self available to be called in for deliveries 24/7 on a rotating basis.

Facilitates mother/infant bonding after delivery. Accomplished by supporting skin-to-skin care and breastfeeding.

Conducts patient tours of FBC on a scheduled basis. Assists childbirth educators in childbirth classes.

Attends monthly staff meetings, participates in committee meetings on FBC, assists coordinator with administrative tasks assigned.

Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Education: HS GRAD/EQUIVALENTOther Information:Required: High School diploma and completion of the DONA (Doulas of North America) or CAPPA (Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association) in person class.Adheres to Hospital Behavioral Standards. Requires excellent communication skills.Certification: Either DONA (Doulas of North America), or, CAPPA certification (Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association). Must complete the "IN PERSON" workshop.Desired: Associate's Degree preferred.Per DiemDoulas have a 24 hour call. When called into a birth they stay with the patient through the labor and delivery.Credentials:Essential:

Doula Certification-DONA

Working Conditions:Manual: Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterityOccupational: Some occupational riskPhysical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. forcePhysical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.Credentials:DOULACompany: Danbury HospitalOrg Unit: 229Department: Doula ProgramExempt: NoSalary Range: $30.00 HourlyWe are an equal opportunity employerQualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation or our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.