Birth Assistant (Doula)

The requirements

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES

• Certificate or formal training as a Health Care Assistant.
  
• Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
  
• Prior experience in maternal and newborn care will be an added advantage.
  
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  
• Ability to remain calm and supportive in high-pressure situations.
  
• Flexibility to work on-call, including nights, weekends, and public holidays.
  
• Basic knowledge of maternal and newborn care.
  

• Provide prenatal support, including childbirth education and birth planning.
  
• Conduct Lamaze sessions in collaboration with the Midwife.
  
• Offer continuous labour support, including emotional reassurance, comfort measures, and advocacy.
  
• Support mothers and their partners during childbirth.
  
• Provide postpartum support, including guidance on basic newborn care.
  
• Maintain effective communication with clients, families, and healthcare providers.
  
• Document client interactions accurately and maintain confidentiality at all times.