Posted:
10/7/2024, 8:07:14 AM
Location(s):
Prince Edward Island, Canada
Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Lactation Counselor
Join our team at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital, and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Indian River has been recognized as one of the top regional hospitals in South Florida. Indian River Hospital is in sunny Florida’s Treasure Coast where it is committed to providing optimal family-centric and community-focused care. At Indian River Hospital, you will be part of a collaborative, compassionate, and innovative team of caregivers. You will work with state-of-the-art technology and will build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
The Healthy Start Coalition at Indian River Hospital offers a variety of programs and services to support pregnant women and families with children under three. Healthy Start has a lactation team that offers in-home lactation support and bedside support for mothers who deliver at Indian River Hospital.
A caregiver in this position works varying shifts between 8:00am – 10:00pm.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Provide basic lactation instruction, support and anticipatory guidance to new mothers promoting optimal breastfeeding.
Educate and assist mothers to prevent and handle common lactation concerns at the bedside, in individualized education sessions, and subsequent telephone calls.
Encourage clients to participate in the TLC newborn program which provides further postpartum guidance and support.
Work in a safe and protective manner at all times, keeping in mind that safety and environmental hazards are the responsibility of all caregivers for themselves, other caregivers and patients.
Have knowledge of purpose and services available through Healthy Start Coalition programs.
Create and maintain a positive image of the Indian River County Healthy Start Coalition, Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital and the Healthy Start programs.
Respect each participant by keeping information strictly confidential.
Keep accurate records of all contact made with clients.
Maintain and submit all required family and program documentation in a timely manner according to guidelines.
Prepare and maintain various reports and documents using computer applications when applicable with attention to detail.
Participate in required continuing education and program trainings provided by CCIRH and the Indian River County Healthy Start Coalition (including staff meetings).
Refer mothers, according to established protocols, to the IBCLC, the patient’s physician, nurse and community resources as necessary.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and a personal vehicle.
Certified Lactation Counselor through an accredited program.
One to two years of related experience.
Experience working with breastfeeding mothers/infants.
Experience with Health Families or Healthy Start intake and assessments.
Knowledge of community resources appropriate to the needs of clients and families.
Knowledge of maternal and child health systems in Indian River County.
Knowledge of child development and maternal health.
Knowledge of eligibility criteria for home visiting programs in Indian River County.
Knowledge of programs, policies and legislation on state, national and international levels that promote, protect and support breastfeeding.
Understanding of diverse cultural, physical, emotional and psychological responses to birthing, lactation and parenting.
Skills/qualities: relationship building, time management, developing trust, connection, interaction, respectful, non-judgmental, communication, boundary setting, professionalism and organization
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Spanish speaking.
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Physical Requirements:
May need to move around intermittently during the day, including sitting, standing, stooping, bending and ambulating. May need to remain still for extended periods, including sitting and standing.
Work evenings and weekends may be required.
May need to lift boxes or carry objects.
Possess dexterity to operate a PC and other office equipment.
Exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.
Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.
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Website: https://clevelandclinic.org/
Headquarter Location: Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Employee Count: 1001-5000
Year Founded: 1921
IPO Status: Private
Last Funding Type: Grant
Industries: Health Care ⋅ Hospital ⋅ Medical ⋅ Non Profit