Birth Assistant (Part-time)- Birth Center

Job Expectations

Dedicated to serving Charleston Birth Place patients with a helpful, friendly and respectful attitude and with a "patient first" commitment. The Birth Assistant promotes the vision and mission of Charleston Birth Place, especially by providing an atmosphere that honors the momentous event of childbirth, the right of the birthing person to make health care decisions for themselves and their baby, and the primacy of their family’s love and support.

Job Requirements

• Knowledgeable about maternal/child health, pregnancy, labor and delivery, postpartum care and newborn care.
• Able to communicate well both orally and verbally with staff and patients.
• Able to work well in stressful situations with all types of patients.
• Able to anticipate needs of CNM, patient and family.
• Provides direct patient care according to approved policy and procedures.
• Provides educational, emotional, and physical support to patients and families.
• Maintains an effective communication link with patients, families, and staff.
• Works collaboratively with outside agencies to provide care to patients.
• Shares ideas with supervisor to improve the efficiency and care provided in the birth center.
• Shares in the duties to maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the birth center.
• Administers medication and treatment as requested by CNMs.
• Performs needed laboratory duties.