Overnight Postpartum Doula

Cencora | Pharma solutions; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading doula collective in Toronto is seeking Overnight Postpartum Doulas to provide in-home care for newborns. This part-time role requires professionals who can support families through the night with confidence and care. Ideal candidates have doula training or certification and at least 2 years of experience. Flexible hours and a supportive team are offered for those passionate about postpartum wellness.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience caring for newborns and/or families postpartum.
• Availability for overnight shifts (10 PM – 6 AM or similar).
• Professional liability insurance (or willingness to obtain as a contractor).

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home overnight care for newborns (8–12 hour shifts).
• Support feeding (breast/chest, bottle, or combo) and safe sleep routine.
• Maintain a non-judgmental, respectful, and nurturing presence.

Skills

Infant care

Lactation education

Communication

Calm under pressure

Flexibility

Education

Doula training or certification

Infant CPR & First Aid certification

Job description

About Us

We are a heart-centered and growing boutique doula collective dedicated to caring for women, children, and families through every step of the perinatal journey. Our work is rooted in compassion, evidence-based care, and holistic wellness. We believe in the power of restorative support, and our team shows up each night to be the calm, capable presence families deserve.

As a collective, we also care deeply about you. We’re here to help you fill your schedule with meaningful work, offer flexible hours that meet your needs, and surround you with a supportive community of professionals who share your values.

We work closely with families across the GTA, offering personalized, in-home care that is warm, informed, and empowering. As we expand, we are seeking compassionate, experienced professionals to join our team of independent contractors, people who are as passionate about restorative postpartum care as we are.

About the Role

We are currently prioritizing Overnight Postpartum Doulas who can be the calm, capable presence families rely on during the night. You’ll support newborn care, safe sleep, and infant feeding while ensuring parents are able to rest and recover. You are intuitive, gentle, and confident in your skills , a source of both support and education.

We’re Looking For Doulas Who Are:

• Highly professional and reliable
• Warm, grounded, and calm under pressure
• Natural educators who empower families with kindness
• Experts in infant care, sleep, and lactation
• Comfortable working independently and respectfully in client home
• Passionate about postpartum wellness and family-centered care
• Calm, flexible, reliable and confident in navigating a range of family dynamics
• Great conversationalists who know how to listen, connect, and hold space

Responsibilities Include:

• Providing in-home overnight care for newborns (8–12 hour shifts
• Supporting feeding (breast/chest, bottle, or combo) and safe sleep routine
• Implementing responsive infant sleep strategies
• Soothing, burping, changing, tracking feeds and sleep
• Offering gentle guidance and evidence-based education to families
• Supporting maternal rest, emotional wellness, and confidence
• Light baby-related tasks (e.g. bottle prep, laundry, tidying nursery)
• Maintaining a non-judgmental, respectful, and nurturing presence

Must-Haves:

• Availability for overnight shifts (10 PM – 6 AM or similar)
• Current Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) or willingness to obtain one before starting
• Doula training or certification (or currently enrolled) from a recognized organization
• Valid Infant CPR & First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience caring for newborns and/or families postpartum
• Ability to travel across the GTA
• Professional liability insurance (or willingness to obtain as a contractor)

Bonus If You Have:

• Advanced training or experience in Lactation Education, Sleep Consulting, or Postpartum Confinement Care
• Carrot-approved doula status (we provide support to help you become approved)
• Certification from recognized doula training programs such as Cornerstone Birth Work, Doula Training Canada, Bebo Mia, DONA or Pro Doula
• Additional relevant credentials, for example: ECE, RPN, RN, ND, RMT, MSW
• Experience working with multiples, preemies, or NICU graduates
• Multilingual skills or lived experience that reflects the diverse communities we serve

Schedule & Availability

• We are hiring for overnight shifts (typically 10PM–6AM or 8PM–6AM)
• Minimum availability of 2–3 nights per week, including weekends and some holidays
• Flexible, client-based scheduling
• Must be able to travel within a 50 km radius of your home

Join Our Collective , you’ll gain access to a supportive team, mentorship, and a growing client base. You’ll work autonomously, set your own schedule, and be part of something deeply meaningful, reshaping postpartum care one family at a time.

Ready to apply? Send your resume, certifications, and a short note about why you’d be a great fit to [e-mail].

We truly can’t wait to meet you!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $30.00-$35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 30 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-08-03