Midwife Assistant

2 weeks ago

Terrebonne, Quebec, Canada Medical Center Pinière Full time

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 empathetic nature to provide mothers and babies with the emotional support they require
Excellent decisionmaking skills to make quick and effective decisions in crises Emotional maturity and resilience to cope with and recover from problematic cases Strong teamworking 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:
$37.44-$46.26 per hour

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Work Location:
One location