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Cayabacare

Birth Doula - Contractor New Memphis, Tennesee

Cayabacare, Memphis, Tennessee, us, 37544

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Overview

The United States has the poorest maternal and birth outcomes of all developed countries with underserved communities disproportionately affected. Cayaba Care is working to drastically change the experience of affected communities by reimagining how we deliver meaningful and compassionate care to expectant moms. Cayaba Care’s mission is to improve pregnancy, birth and the postpartum journey for women and their families by reimagining how maternity care is delivered. Our team focuses on building trust-based engagement and wrap-around support for expectant moms at home, in person and virtually to ensure they have social support for a successful and joyful pregnancy journey. We help our members with care navigation, doula support, lactation assistance, nutrition, housing, transportation and other needs, leveraging technology to support virtual engagement and meet moms where they are. Cayaba Care does not replace the primary obstetrician or doctor but supports expectant mothers with health-related social needs not typically available through doctors’ offices. The Role

Cayaba Care is looking for a certified Birth Doula to be a trusted partner and advocate for expectant mothers in the Memphis area. The birth doula will lead two prenatal visits with moms and support them through active labor. This role is for someone passionate about making a difference—believing that every woman deserves the best care, regardless of background or circumstances. This role would support Cayaba members in Shelby County. Work Schedule

This is a contract position to support 1-4 births per month with potential to increase, if desired. You would set your own schedule for 2 prenatal visits. Responsibilities

Build an initial connection in two virtual prenatal visits, educating clients on labor positions, birth plans, and expectations for Labor & Delivery Be on-call to support your clients through active labor Communicate with the care team to escalate clinical issues and social needs from prenatal visits as needed Maintain clear, accurate documentation of all care interactions Required Qualifications

Valid Doula Certification Deep knowledge of childbirth, non-medical pain management strategies, breastfeeding, mother/baby bonding, and postpartum recovery Strong communicator who can provide guidance with compassion and cultural sensitivity and inspire trust with clients, families, and medical providers – virtually and in-person Strong problem solving and organizational skills to manage multiple clients at one time Comfortable learning new communication and telehealth platforms and EHR documentation systems Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record, reliable transportation, and compliance with state inspection, registration, and insurance requirements Access to home internet and a phone with internet access Preferred Qualifications

Fluent in Spanish or Amharic Benefits

Skip payment headaches: Cayaba manages the billing process for you and contracts directly with insurers. Set your schedule: Choose the hours and number of clients that work best for you. Help even more families: Cayaba finds the members and connects you with them. Team support: Cayaba Maternity Navigators develop deep relationships with members in their first and second trimester, monitoring health and connecting them with community resources. RNs are available for clinical issues as needed. Time Off and Insurance: Time-off policies, medical, dental, and vision insurance options are available. Equal Employment Opportunity

Cayaba Care is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected status. This posting may include required voluntary self-identification forms in accordance with applicable law. Candidates may respond to such requests if they choose to do so.

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