IBSW (Indigenous Birthing Support Worker)

We are looking for a compassionate, caring, patient person, with an upbeat attitude and strong interpersonal and communication skills. The IBSW will provide support to women, their partner and families with continuous emotional support, physical comfort and assistance in obtaining information before, during or after childbirth. This role requires workers to be organized, flexible and adaptable.  If you feel like this would be a good fit for your personality, we encourage you to apply!

About the facility: LLRIBHS promotes health in our communities for the wellbeing of all members. We provide accessible, high quality health services and programs. Together with others, we work to build capacity and educate as we address both acute needs and the determinants of health.

About the position: Working 7.5-hour shifts, some overtime may be required. The IBSW will provide specific cultural practices that the birthing mother and/or partner wish to incorporate into their birthing experience. Will act as a liaison to Elders, Knowledge Keepers and Traditional Healers as desired; Will provide and develop culturally appropriate birth plan, model culturally safe practices and work alongside nurses, physicians, and midwives during prenatal birth and early post-partum periods.

Duties:

• Providing Patient Care by providing input into women’s care plan & advocate for the women’s birth plans;


• Facilitate translation if required;


• Liaison with staff to connect patient with cultural, social or community supports as appropriate;


• Facilitate traditional birthing practices & ceremonies as desired by the patient;


• Document in the client’s medicine record as required;


• Actively participate in team rounds and handover;


• Providing Education by delivering basic prenatal education to hospitalized women;


• Participate on various Maternal Services Committees in order to represent the needs of Indigenous women;


• Data collection


• Utilize the First Nations & Metis Health Services as personal & professional support as you support Indigenous families & help create a culturally responsive workplace;

Qualifications: Minimum Grade 12; Certificate in Birth Doula Studies Program or wiling to obtain certification; Basic knowledge of Physiology of birth & basic Medical Terminology is an asset; Basic computer skills and knowledge of office equipment; Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team; Experience working with First Nations communities is an asset; Candidates must possess a valid driver’s license and ability to travel; Ability to speak/understand Cree is an asset.