Birth Assistant

Overview A Birth Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting expectant mothers and the midwife during delivery and postpartum. They work alongside the midwives to create the labor, birth and postpartum team to ensure a safe and empowering birth experience for those delivering at FBC . Key Responsibilities Equipment set-up Know location, function and accessibility of all equipment needed for delivery Charting Chart birth and postpartum entries through the FBC EMR Maternity Neighborhood Patient & Newborn care Perform assessment of vital signs on mother and baby, implement comfort measures and provide patient education.

Offering assistance in managing adverse events and/or clinical interventions under direction of midwifeComplete digital birth certificate and obtain parent signaturesGive patient discharge instructions/education and obtain signaturesClean/sanitize birth suite and basic cleaning of common areas used during birth/postpartumContact postpartum nurse for initial 24-72 hour postpartum home visitHave a minimum availability of 6 days per month of on-call time (preferably every other weekend and 1-2 weekdays) Qualifications Assisting midwife Completion of birth certificate Discharge Birth Suite/Center clean-up Arrange patient postpartum home visit Schedule Training in basic medical care : Basic knowledge of medical care (assessment of mother/baby vital signs, IM injections, overall ambulatory care). Job training will be provided.

NRP & CPR

Certification:

Current certification for NRP & CPR or plan for certification.

Strong Communication Skills :

Ability to communicate effectively and positively with the birthing mother, family, and healthcare team.

Empathy and Compassion :

A caring and supportive demeanor to provide comfort during labor and postpartum.

Knowledge of Childbirth :

Basic understanding of the stages of labor, labor/birth techniques, breastfeeding and postpartum recovery. Training in this area can be provided. Attention to

Detail:

Ability to complete tasks with detailed oriented approach. Work Environment Birth Assistants are an integral part of the birth team at FBC and is key. We put a strong emphasis on teamwork and keeping a positive work environment. Compensation $20 per on-call day $300 per birth $30 per hour after 8 hours

Pay:

$37.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person