Postpartum Doula

Education:
HS or GED

Licensure:
* Heart Saver (CPR Certification)
* Current Maryland Driver's License and Insurance

Experience:
Prior experience acting as the primary caregiver for children or adults

Skills:
* Knowledge of breastfeeding practices
* Skills in organization
* Ability to perform light housekeeping
* Ability to effectively communicate with expectant couples and healthcare providers in stressful situations
* Ability to foster a positive relationship with potential infant siblings
* Ability to manage many tasks simultaneously
* Ability to follow basic cooking instructions/recipe/ prepare nutritious family meals
* Knowledge of religious and cultural cooking restrictions
* Comfort level for transportation in clients vehicle of mother, baby and possible siblings to and from doctors' appointments, carpool, school, etc.
* Knowledge of properly installed infant car seat

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
* Assists the postpartum mother and family with:
* At home postpartum care
* Home organization
* Infant care and feeding support including
* Breastfeeding and/or bottle feeding.
* Maintains a continuous presence with the postpartum mother and family during contracted hours including daytime and/or overnight support
* Provides emotional support through encouragement, praise, and respite care during postpartum period.
* Facilitates communication between the woman, partner, and health care providers.
* Promotes family-infant attachment in the postpartum period.
* Provides newborn and sibling care.
* Offers feeding support and guidance (breastfeeding, bottle feeding/pump, formula feeding). Bring baby to and from parents when scheduled and supplement feed only when asked.
* Performs light housekeeping, home organization meal preparation/planning, and shopping duties.
* Provides information in the form of printed materials and a lending library during the postpartum period.
* Maintains accurate and complete client hourly logs for postpartum services

All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values:

Respect

I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.

• Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy

• Listens and responds appropriately to others' needs, feelings, and capabilities

Excellence

I will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.

• Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations
• Actively pursues learning and self-development
• Pays attention to detail; follows through

Accountability

I will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.

• Sets a positive, professional example for others
• Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them
• Appropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties
• Reports to work regularly and on time

Teamwork

I will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.

• Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team
• Addresses and resolves conflict in a positive way
• Seeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutions
• Acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others

Ethical Behavior

I will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.

• Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgment
• Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers

Results

I will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.

• Embraces change and improvement in the work environment
• Continuously seeks to improve the quality of products/services
• Displays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstacles
• Achieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficiently

Pay Range

Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.

COVID-19 Vaccination

All applicants must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or obtain a GBMC approved medical or religious exemption prior to starting employment at GBMC Healthcare, to include Gilchrist and GBMC Health Partners.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.