Overnight Postpartum Support Doula (Yardley/Newtown/Langhorne)

We are looking for an overnight postpartum doula (10PM-6AM) to provide newborn care in the client's home. We open to PART TIME but FULL TIME would be best. We work with families for an average of 3-4 months but contracts vary between 16 nights to “sleeping through the night/5-6 months.” We are awake through the night helping the new family with infant care and household support. We of course want you to sit and take a break once all chores are completed and baby is sleeping safely in the bassinet, but this is not a job where you "sleep while baby sleeps." We can keep your work consistent so you have a consistent income and we can work around your schedule. After the Stork prides ourselves on excellent customer service and care for parents in a time when they need it most.

Location:

We care for clients in the Greater Philadelphia area! All doulas around the Yardley/Newtown/Langhorne area are encouraged to apply. We will schedule you with the families closest to you as much as possible.

We are looking for someone who possesses the following:

• The desire to help new parents
• Experience with newborns- (babies UNDER 3 months old. You must have experience with a baby as young as 3 weeks old.)
• Experience with and a growing knowledge of breastfeeding (we can refer you to excellent resources)
• The desire to increase knowledge in topics relating to newborn babies (breastfeeding, infant development, healthy sleep habits)
• A mature, calming presence that puts a new mom's mind at ease as she leaves her newborn baby in your arms for the night.
• Excellent personal skills so the new mom is able to comfortably relay information regarding her baby's needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Encouraging and supporting the new parents
• Helping with the baby, dishes, laundry, nursery set up, and other responsibilities new parents have
• Assisting with breastfeeding (if you have not breastfed your own children, a breastfeeding class would be required)
• Travel to/from client homes in your own vehicle (we try to schedule you with clients close to your home, but sometimes driving 30-45 minutes is required.)
• Getting rest during the day (this job works well for moms of school-aged children because they can sleep while their kids are at school/ summer camp)

About After the Stork

Since 2006, After the Stork has been dedicated to helping families throughout the Greater Philadelphia region adjust to life with a precious newborn. We are the winners of the Family Focus LOVE award for many years. We offer support, education, and assistance for a smooth transition to parenthood. See our website if you'd like to learn more about us.

Hourly Rate: $25.00-$27.00 per hour starting, possibly more if you are overly qualified.

Please check out our website: AfterTheStork.info

Qualifications

• Driver's License

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour

Work Location: In person