About Company
Empowering families through one of life’s most profound journeys is the heart of what we do at Hiring.zycto. We are dedicated to enhancing the birthing experience for all, seeking compassionate doulas who share our commitment to providing exceptional emotional, physical, and informational support. For a doula, Hiring.zycto offers a collaborative environment where your dedication to maternal well-being is valued and celebrated. Join a team passionate about fostering positive birth outcomes and supporting new families in their most vulnerable moments. Here, your expertise truly makes a difference, contributing to a community where every birth story is honored and respected.
Job Description
A Doula – Birth Support at Hiring.zycto provides continuous, non-medical support to birthing individuals and their families throughout pregnancy, labor, and the immediate postpartum period. This pivotal role involves offering unwavering emotional encouragement, practical physical comfort measures, and objective, evidence-based information to empower clients to make informed decisions about their birth experience. You will act as a steadfast advocate for the birthing person’s choices, helping to articulate their preferences to medical staff while fostering an atmosphere of confidence, calm, and respect. We are specifically seeking individuals who possess not only a deep understanding of the physiological and emotional complexities of childbirth but also demonstrate exceptional active listening, communication, and interpersonal skills, capable of connecting deeply with diverse families.
As a Doula with Hiring.zycto, you will be instrumental in crafting a positive, respectful, and empowering birth journey. Your responsibilities commence with comprehensive prenatal meetings, where you will establish crucial rapport, discuss expectations, explore various birth preferences, and collaboratively develop a personalized birth plan that aligns with the family’s values. During the intense and transformative phase of labor, your presence will be continuous, offering a range of practical support including therapeutic massage, counter-pressure techniques, suggesting optimal laboring positions, and facilitating effective communication between the birthing person and their medical care team. Postpartum, your empathetic support extends to initial breastfeeding assistance, newborn care guidance, and essential emotional check-ins, ensuring a smoother transition and providing reassurance for the new family in their home environment. Our diverse clientele demands and receives inclusive, respectful, and culturally sensitive care, a cornerstone of our practice.
This contract position demands significant flexibility, profound empathy, and an unwavering commitment to client well-being and autonomy. You will be responsible for managing your own schedule for prenatal and postpartum client meetings and maintaining on-call availability for births as per pre-arranged agreements. Joining Hiring.zycto means becoming an integral part of a forward-thinking community dedicated to innovative and holistic birth support services in the Vancouver area. We firmly believe in fostering continuous learning and professional development, actively supporting our doulas in expanding their knowledge, refining their skills, and staying abreast of the latest evidence in maternal-infant care. If you are deeply passionate about empowering birthing individuals, contributing to positive birth outcomes, and making a tangible, lasting difference in the foundational moments of new families, we wholeheartedly encourage you to apply and contribute your unique talents to our mission of compassionate, informed care. This role is truly more than just a job; it is a profound opportunity to nurture life, one family at a time, within a collaborative and supportive professional framework.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide continuous emotional and physical support to birthing individuals and their partners during labor and birth.
- Offer evidence-based information regarding labor, birth, and postpartum to assist clients in making informed decisions.
- Assist with comfort measures such as massage, counter-pressure, position changes, and breathing techniques.
- Facilitate communication between the birthing person and medical staff, advocating for client preferences.
- Conduct comprehensive prenatal meetings to establish rapport, discuss birth preferences, and create birth plans.
- Offer initial breastfeeding support and newborn care guidance immediately post-birth.
- Provide emotional support and resources during the immediate postpartum period through home visits or virtual check-ins.
- Maintain on-call availability as per agreed-upon client contracts and terms.
- Adhere strictly to professional boundaries, ethical guidelines, and client confidentiality.
- Document client interactions and services provided accurately and promptly for record-keeping purposes.
Required Skills
- Certified Doula (e.g., DONA International, CAPPA, or equivalent recognized certification program).
- Minimum of 2 years (24 months) of professional experience providing birth support.
- Exceptional active listening, empathetic communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong foundational knowledge of childbirth physiology, comfort measures, and common interventions.
- Demonstrated ability to remain calm, supportive, and resourceful in emotionally intense and dynamic situations.
- Reliable transportation and willingness to travel within Vancouver and its surrounding areas.
- Proficiency in English; ability to provide culturally sensitive care.
- Current First Aid and CPR certification.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with diverse birth settings, including hospital, birth center, and home births.
- Additional certification or significant experience as a Postpartum Doula.
- In-depth knowledge of local maternal health resources and community support networks in Vancouver.
- Experience supporting LGBTQIA2S+ birthing individuals and families.
- Proficiency in a second language relevant to Vancouver's diverse population (e.g., Cantonese, Mandarin, Punjabi, Tagalog).
Perks & Benefits
- Competitive contract rates per birth, reflecting your valuable expertise.
- Flexible scheduling options to support a healthy work-life balance.
- Opportunity to work with a diverse and engaging clientele within the Vancouver community.
- Access to ongoing professional development and continuing education opportunities.
- Be part of a collaborative and supportive team environment dedicated to maternal well-being.
- Networking opportunities with a broad community of maternal health professionals.
- Contribution to a deeply meaningful and impactful service, empowering families during a transformative life event.
How to Apply
To embark on this rewarding journey with Hiring.zycto, please click on the application link below. We encourage you to submit your detailed resume and a comprehensive cover letter outlining your doula philosophy, relevant experience, and why you believe you are a perfect fit for our mission. We look forward to reviewing your application and exploring how your passion for birth support can thrive with us.