Midwife Assistant - Vancouver, Canada - REACH Community Health Centre

REACH Community Health Centre

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Duties
Performing prenatal care including administering routine tests, monitoring the patient's health, and educating the patient about pregnancy issues

Helping with childbirth by preparing the birthing room, sterilizing equipment, and assembling supplies for the birth

Making sure patients are comfortable during labor by administering medication as ordered by the physician

Recording information about the patient's condition at regular intervals during labor and delivery

Maintaining medical records on each patient's progress during pregnancy and after birth

Providing emotional support to the mother during labor through massage or other techniques designed to help her relax

Assisting with medical procedures such as taking blood samples or monitoring the mother's heartbeat during labor

Preparing the mother for labor by explaining what to expect during labor and delivery

Providing support and information to the father during labor and delivery

Skills and qualifications
A caring and epathetic nature to provide mothers and babies with the emotional support they require

Excellent decision-making skills to make quick and effective decisions in crises

Emotional maturity and resilience to cope with and recover from problematic cases

Strong team-working skills, as they often need to collaborate with other professionals

Physical fitness and stamina to cope with long and problematic labour processes

The ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures

The ability to build strong and trusting relationships with their patients

Strong observational skills to immediately notice complications during labour

Job Types:
Full-time, Casual

Salary:
$26.61-$46.60 per hour

Benefits: