Community Based - Full Spectrum Birth Doula

OhioHealth; Ohio; On-site; USD 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth seeks a Community Based - Full Spectrum Birth Doula for Olentangy Professional Plaza to train and become DONA certified. You will support clients through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, meeting education and emotional needs while navigating system barriers.

The role requires completion of doula training, willingness to work independently, and a variable schedule based on client needs. Day shift with 40 hours weekly in Central Ohio.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• Doula training with DONA certification expected or to be completed.
• Knowledge of pregnancy, childbirth, and related anatomy.
• Lamaze method familiarity for labor support.
• Ability to communicate compassionately with patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide education and support throughout pregnancy and birth.
• Assist during labor and postpartum visits with emotional and physical support.
• Navigate patients through health system barriers and referrals.
• Support birth plans and advocate for patient preferences.
• Perform postpartum visits and newborn education.
• Maintain safety, quality, and efficiency in care as an HRO.

Skills

DONA training

Maternal physiology knowledge

Lamaze method

OBGYN terminology

Communication skills

Education

High School or GED

Community Health Worker Certification

Job description

## Community Based - Full Spectrum Birth DoulaApply: OLENTANGY PROFESSIONAL PLAZA: Full time: Posted Today: JR159801**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:****SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE*** 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