Breastfeeding Support Specialist

3 months ago


Cambridge, Canada Cambridge Memorial Hospital Full time

Overview:
Join a hospital where everyone makes a difference Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) is a thriving community hospital that proudly provides acute care services including: Emergency, Surgery, Medicine, Women’s and Children’s Health, Intensive Care, Mental Health, and Inpatient Rehabilitation.

Our vision is to **_creating healthier communities together_**_._ Our dedicated and skilled staff are passionate about providing outstanding patient-centred care, and an exceptional patient experience to residents of the Waterloo Region and beyond.
- Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- Group Benefits, including Health & Dental, for full time employees
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Career Development & Education Grant
- Wellness & Wellbeing Program
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives

**Job Description**:
Salary Range: $36.84 - 43.86

**Position Summary**:
This is a part time position to work four-hour day shifts including some weekends.
- Conducts independent breastfeeding support assessments (inpatient and/or outpatient setting).
- Designs, implements and evaluates individualized plans of care to meet patient needs.
- Coordinates lactation management with the nursing staff.
- Provides outpatient assistance for breastfeeding difficulties which includes an appropriate care plan
- Evaluates breastfeeding educational materials and products on an ongoing basis.
- Develops lactation curriculum and teaches breastfeeding classes for the inpatient and outpatient population.
- Provides inservices for new and existing staff in the field of breastfeeding and human lactation.
- Appropriately documents interactions with patients (inpatients and/or outpatients).
- Assists in development of policies, procedures and standards consistent with current trends/literature.
- Keeps updated on current issues and best practice standards in breastfeeding and human lactation by attending workshops and reading pertinent periodicals, journals and books.
- Works collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders for quality improvement of breastfeeding services across the continuum

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**Skills and Qualifications**:

- Certification or pending examination results by International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners required.
- Maintains re-certification and continuing education as required by IBLCE.
- At least 2 years’ experience in breastfeeding and human lactation required.
- Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis is required.
- The successful external applicant is required to provide the applicable criminal record check, as requested by Human Resources, in accordance with federal and provincial legislation. Valid criminal record checks are in original format and dated with two months from date of conditional offer from CMH._

**CMH Inclusion Statement**

At Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH), community matters to us. We acknowledge and are grateful for the opportunity to meet, work and offer healthcare on what is the traditional territories for the Anishinaabe, the Haudenosaunee and the Chinnonton.

We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace; one that generates belonging. We want a work culture where people are free to express their authentic selves and are able to bring their best daily. That includes a workplace that is free from violence, harassment and discrimination of any kind.

We welcome all applicants and encourage members of equity-deserving groups including Indigenous and LGBTQ2SIA+ communities regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, neurodiversity or physical ability. We promise to ask if needed, and to provide reasonable accommodation to you during the recruitment and selection process to ensure an equitable experience.

To support all of us in this journey, Cambridge Memorial Hospital is an employee partner with the Canadian Centre for Diversity & Inclusion (CCDI) and provides access to all CMH members to CCDI resources and education. We encourage you to reflect upon our inclusive commitment to you as we welcome and encourage you to explore a promising future career at CMH.
- Mari Iromoto Executive Champion Diversity, Equity and Inclusion _
- Susan Toth, Director of Human Resources_

**_
We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted._**
- Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) proudly integrates AI-based technologies into its applicant screening process to enhance recruitment. These tools are designed to reduce bias and uphold fair hiring practices based on skills, education, and experience. CMH’s AI_ serves to assist, not replace, human decision-making, with results audited to ensure quality and equity. This initiative reinforces the hospital’s commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, ensuring the best talent is selected while adhering to its core values._



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