Birth Doula & Postpartum Support Specialist

OhioHealth; Columbus (OH); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 54.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

OhioHealth is seeking a Birthing Doula who will train and become DONA certified, providing education and hands-on support throughout pregnancy and birth. Duties include labor support, postpartum visits, and advocating for the mother within the care team.

Ideal candidates have completion of doula training, willingness to work independently, and ability to adapt to variable client schedules. This is a full-time role within the central Ohio healthcare system.

Formación

• High School or GED (Required).
• Community Health Worker Certification.
• Knowledge of human physiology and anatomy, particularly related to pregnancy and childbirth.
• Knowledge of Lamaze method.

Responsabilidades

• Participate in mandatory trainings.
• Provide navigation support to patients through health system barriers.
• Initiate communication with patients making supported referrals to address the full spectrum of patient needs.
• Provide the mother with emotional, physical, moral, and educational support, especially when family is unavailable.
• Support the mother's birth plan and advocate for her preferences with healthcare providers.
• Assist with postpartum care, including breastfeeding support and newborn care education.
• Visit the home of the mother after discharge and assist with baby care while mother heals.
• Provide continuous Doula services meeting DONA standards of practice and ethics.
• As an HRO, maintain focus on safety, quality and efficiency in duties.

Educación

High School or GED

Community Health Worker Certification

Knowledge of physiology and anatomy related to pregnancy and childbirth

Knowledge of Lamaze method

Descripción del empleo

OhioHealth is seeking a Birthing Doula who will train and become DONA certified, providing education and hands-on support throughout pregnancy and birth. Duties include labor support, postpartum visits, and advocating for the mother within the care team.

Ideal candidates have completion of doula training, willingness to work independently, and ability to adapt to variable client schedules. This is a full-time role within the central Ohio healthcare system.