Community Based - Full Spectrum Birth Doula

OhioHealth; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

High School or GED

Community Health Worker Certification

Knowledge of physiology and anatomy related to pregnancy and childbirth

Knowledge of Lamaze method

Job description

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.

Job Description Summary

The candidate will train and become DONA certified as a Birthing Doula and support clients by providing education and assistance throughout their pregnancy and birth experience. Doulas meet with clients during their pregnancy, provides support during labor, and visits during post-partum period. This position requires completion of Doula training, sensitivity, a willingness to work independently, and ability to handle variable schedule based on clients’ needs.

Responsibilities and Duties

• 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 during times with the father and other close relatives are unavailable.
• Support the mother's birth plan and advocate for her preferences with healthcare providers in a professional and collaborative.
• Assist with postpartum care, including breastfeeding support and newborn care education.
• Visit the home of the mother once she has been discharged and assist with the care of the baby while the mother heals.
• Provide continuous Doula services that meet the DONA International Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics to women during their births.
• As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.

The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School or GED (Required)

Additional Job Description

• Community Health Worker Certification.
• Knowledge of human physiology and anatomy, particularly related to pregnancy and childbirth.
• Familiarity with medical terminology used in obstetrics and gynecology.
• Knowledge of Lamaze method.

Work Shift

Day Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40 Department Wow Central Ohio

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment.

We are inspired to do our best. OhioHealth is a nationally recognized, innovative healthcare system delivering world-class patient care in a supportive, professional environment filled with limitless opportunities to learn and grow. We are a unique organization in the healthcare field. Our model system of facilities encompasses a wide scope of expertise and care. For professionals, we are a place where people committed to doing their best are given the tools and resources to accomplish our mission every single day. OhioHealth is recognized as a Great Place to Work CertifiedTM organization. The Great Place to Work® is a global authority on high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures. This recognition is one measure of our success in achieving a part of our vision – to be an organization "where people want to work."