Doula (Per Diem)
Description
Doula (Per Diem) - Poughkeepsie, NY
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 on a scheduled basis. Assists childbirth educators in childbirth classes.
- Attends monthly staff meetings, participates in committee meetings, assists coordinator with administrative tasks assigned.
- Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education Skills Experience Required:
- High School diploma
- Completion of the DONA (Doulas of North America), CAPPA (Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association) or any other accredited Doula program.
- Adheres to Hospital Behavioral Standards.
- Requires excellent communication skills.
- Per Diem Doulas have a 24 hour call. When called into a birth they stay with the patient through the labor and delivery.
Education Skills Experience Preferred:
- Doula Certification from an accredited Doula program
- Experience as a doula (training can be completed on the job)
- Knowledge of childbirth techniques, labor support techniques, and postpartum care
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL FACTORS
Physical: Sitting, standing, and walking for long periods of time.
Mental: Moderate stress
Salary Range: $25.70 - $47.72 Hourly, commensurate with experience