Honoring You
Our mission is to provide free and affordable in-home support doula care during life's difficult moments and transitions and to provide our caretakers with fair pay as we value you and your contribution to our community, a community of people that serve in the highest way!
We provide care to the greater Philadelphia Area.!
We are dedicated to changing in-home care by building a community of doulas and caregivers that are dedicating to being kind, loving and present in every way!
Job Description
We are currently hiring a postpartum doula to provide kind, loving and compassionate care during both pregnancy and the postpartum time period which we view as birth to one-year.
This position will require overnight care with the opportunity for daytime care as well.
This is a per diem, contracted position.
We pay $55 an hour and provide each doula with $50 gift fund to use for each client to support them in a personalized and loving way.
Pay is every other week.
Responsibilities
Our postpartum doulas support the emotional and physical needs of individuals, children and families through pregnancy and beyond. We view support holistically, ensuring every person (and pet) in the household is cared for.
Our purpose is to accompany our clients in a way that helps them to feel comfortable, loved and supported in a way that feels right to them, and this will be different for each client.
Support Services include but are not limited to:
- Physical and Emotional Support
- Meal Preparation (daytime care) - optional but a plus
- Errand Running
- Pet Care and Support
- Laundry and Light House Cleaning
- Companion Care
- Calming and Comforting Techniques for Infants, Parents, Children and Adults
- Sleep support for Infants, Children and Adults
- Activity Planning, Creative Play, Art Activities and Outings (daytime care)
- Infant Feeding Support including Lactation Support and Bottle-Feeding Support
- Care Planning including Referrals for Support Groups, Therapists, Birth Doulas, Lactation Consultants, Childcare, Acupuncturists, Massage Therapist, Cleaning Services and Free and Low-Cost Service Recommendations
Personal Care Qualities
· Heartfelt desire to care for others with kindness, love and compassion
· Ability to be present in the care needs of the family, individual or children we service
· Desire to connect with each individual in a personal way, celebrating their strengths and passions and an ability to hold space during difficult moments as well
· A desire to empower others to feel their strengths and capabilities
· Flexibility with scheduling and meeting clients care needs
Qualifications
- Certified Postpartum Doula
- Personal Liability Insurance
- CPR and First Aid Certification (Adult and Pediatric)
- Background Check (provided by company)
- Car Required or proficient use of public transportation
Please visit our website www.HonoringYou.org to learn more about what we do and the opportunities for you!
Resumes with cover letters will be prioritized and resumes and/or questions can be emailed directly to our Founder, Katie Cavuto at katie@honoringyou.org. We look forward to hearing from you!
Job Types: Contract, Per diem
Pay: $55.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
