Employment

At Vermont Doula Company, we understand that the postpartum period can be both exhilarating and often overwhelming for new parents. Our mission is to provide comprehensive, personalized, and professional support to families during this crucial time. We are committed to empowering parents, fostering strong bonds, and ensuring a smooth transition into the new normal that having a new baby brings.

Overnight Postpartum Doula/Newborn Care Specialist

Are you passionate about providing exceptional care to families and their newborns during the transformative postpartum time? Do you thrive on supporting parents as they navigate the challenges and joys of early parenthood? If so, Vermont Doula Company would love to hear from you!

Position Overview:

As an Overnight Postpartum Doula or Newborn Care Specialist, you will play a vital role in helping families adjust to life with a newborn. You will provide expert guidance, hands-on support, and emotional reassurance during the nighttime hours, allowing parents to rest, recover, and bond with their little one. Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Providing overnight care to families sometime between the hours of 9:00pm-6:00am.  Shifts are typically 8 hours in length.

• Helping care for newborn babies (singletons or twins), including feeding, diapering, soothing techniques, and ensuring a safe sleep environment.

• Assisting parents with establishing healthy sleep habits and routines for their baby.

• Educating and empowering parents on newborn care, feeding, and postpartum recovery.

• Doing light, quiet housework while the family sleeps (such as folding laundry, restocking changing stations, and washing dishes).

• Providing emotional support, active listening, and encouragement to parents as they navigate the challenges of early parenthood.

• Monitoring the well-being of both the baby and the parents, recognizing and addressing any potential concerns or issues.

Requirements:

• Previous experience as an Overnight Postpartum Doula or Newborn Care Specialist is preferred, however, we will accept candidates who are willing to train and eventually become certified.

• Background in infants, postpartum care, nannying, or lactation consulting.

• Strong knowledge of newborn care, feeding support, and safe sleep guidelines.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and establish trust with families.

• Compassionate, nurturing, and patient demeanor.

• Reliable and flexible availability to work overnight shifts, including occasional weekends.

• Fondness for evening/nighttime and potentially do well with non-routine sleep.

• Commitment to maintaining client confidentiality and professional boundaries.

• Reliable transportation and childcare (if applicable).

• Fully vaccinated, including COVID-19 and seasonal influenza.

*If not looking for long-term employment, VDC may consider a 3-6 month temporary commitment.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.

• Flexible scheduling options to accommodate personal and family needs.

• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.

• Many other benefits depending on length of employment with VDC.

• The satisfaction of making a meaningful impact on the lives of parents and their babies.

• Joining a supportive and collaborative team of passionate birth professionals.

How to Apply:

If you are excited about the prospect of supporting families during this critical period of time and are interested in being part of a company dedicated to excellence, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and cover letter to info@vermontdoulacompany.com or call 802-200-7200 with any questions.

Apply now and embark on a fulfilling journey with Vermont Doula Company, where every day brings new opportunities to nurture and support growing families!

Volunteer

Are you looking for a meaningful way to support new families? We have several opportunities within the company to help out. Reach out to Mary Kate for more information. Projects and events for all ages and abilities are available.

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