*Description* *Doula (Per Diem) - Poughkeepsie, NY* *Summary:* We areseekingan experienced and compassionate Doula to provide emotional and physical support to expectantbirthingpeople and their families throughout the prenatal, labor & birth, and postpartum process.The Doula will see patients in our OB office for prenatal and postpartum visits as well as attend deliveries as a birth doula on Labor and Delivery at the hospital.This position will be a per diem birth doula role employed by Nuvance Health with an on-call scheduling model. Doula Duties and Responsibilities * Help birthing people prepare for labor and childbirth, including providing physical and emotional support during labor and delivery. * Provide breastfeeding support andassistancewith newborn care. * Educate and inform expecting parents on birthing options and techniques. * Assistwith creating and following a postpartum plan. * Assistwith postnatal care and recovery. * Makeappropriate referralsto community resources and other professionals. * See patients in the Nuvance obstetric office for prenatal and postpartum visits. * Attend births at Nuvance hospitals as a doula Doula Requirements and Qualifications * High School Diploma or GED * Basic computer literacy * Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills * Compassionate and caring attitude * Able to work effectively with clients and other professionals. * Reliable and on-time for work Preferred Skills * Experience as a doula (training can be completed on the job) * Knowledge of childbirth techniques, labor support techniques, and postpartum care * CPR/AED training (can be completed on the job) PHYSICAL AND MENTAL FACTORS Physical: Sitting, standing, and walking forlong periodsof time. Mental: Moderate stressSalary Range: $25.70 - $47.72 Hourly We are an equal opportunity employer Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law. We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation or our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.