Bilingual Birth Doula & Postpartum Support

Dignity Health; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health is seeking a compassionate Doula to provide emotional, physical, and informational support to pregnant and postpartum patients, guiding them through birth and early parenting with respect and confidentiality.

You will advocate for informed choices, support communication with the medical team, and deliver culturally sensitive care during labor and postpartum, while maintaining California guidelines and ethical boundaries.

Qualifications

• BLS-CPR certification required within 90 days.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong empathy and compassionate attitude.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a birth team.
• Reliable, punctual and responsible.

Responsibilities

• Provide doula prenatal and postpartum visits with evidence-based information on pregnancy, labor, birth options, pain management, comfort measures, and newborn care.
• Assist clients in articulating preferences to the medical team and advocate for informed choices with emotional support and guidance.
• Be present in Labor and Delivery, providing continuous emotional and physical support during active labor and postpartum in a culturally and linguistically sensitive manner.
• Facilitate communication between patients, partners/family, and medical staff to ensure patients' voices are heard and understand procedures and possible complications.
• Support new mothers and newborns postpartum with information on feeding and infant care, promoting bonding.
• Maintain client confidentiality, uphold ethical boundaries, and document care per Medi-Cal/insurer requirements; pursue ongoing education.

Skills

Communication

Active listening

Empathy

Independence

Job description

Dignity Health is seeking a compassionate Doula to provide emotional, physical, and informational support to pregnant and postpartum patients, guiding them through birth and early parenting with respect and confidentiality.

You will advocate for informed choices, support communication with the medical team, and deliver culturally sensitive care during labor and postpartum, while maintaining California guidelines and ethical boundaries.