Indigenous Birth Support Worker

Term - Employment Opportunity

MLTC Health & Social Development Department is seeking a highly motivated individual to fill a full time, term position of Indigenous Birth Support Worker. Term may be extended based on funding and program needs.

Under the direction of the MLTC Community Health Advisor and SHA Clinical Services Manager, the Indigenous Birth Support Worker is responsible for providing women, their partners and families with continuous emotional support,

physical comfort and assistance in obtaining information before, during or just after childbirth. This may include very specific cultural practices that the birthing mother and/or couple wish to incorporate into their birthing experience.

Act as a liaison to Knowledge Keepers, Elders and Traditional Healers as desired by women and their families.

Duties: (Include, but not limited to)

- Provide connection to Knowledge Keepers, Elders, Cultural Advisors or Traditional Healers.
- Provide support to the women and their families in the development of a culturally appropriate birth place.
- Act as a liaison to support language, tradition or culture in communication between the client and staff.
- Alongside Nurses, Physicians and midwives support Indigenous women during their prenatal, birth and early post-partum periods.
- When possible, meet with women to discuss their birth preference prior to active labour.
- Provide input into women’s care plan and advocate for the women’s birth plans.
- Provide women, their partners and families with emotional support, physical comfort and assistance in obtaining information before, during or just after childbirth.
- Coordinated effort with nurse on duty to obtain patient information using the initial point of contact form and the intake forms provided by Saskatchewan Health Authority.




- Deliver basic prenatal education from the time of conception, when possible, in the communities and to hospitalized women.
- Participate on various Maternal Services Committees in order to represent the needs of Indigenous women.
- Connect with the community clinics/Maternal Child Health Services for the safe return and continued support.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

- Grade 12;
- Birth Doula Certificate

Preferred:

- Indigenous Birth Support Worker Certificate

Other:

- Basic knowledge of physiology of birth.
- Basic Medical Terminology
- Knowledge of the history of Indigenous People in Canada
- Knowledge of Indigenous Culture
- Knowledge in Protocol, Indigenous Ceremonies and Practices
- Knowledge in Traditional Birthing Practices
- Proficient in computers, i.e., Microsoft Office; Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, planning, and communication skills; creative, innovative, organized, reliable, and dependable.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment with staff, other MLTC departments, and the First Nation communities.
- Willingness to travel extensively and possession of a valid Class 5 Driver’s License.
- Preference will be given to individuals who speak Cree and/or Dene.

Interested applicants are invited to submit: A letter of application, resume stating qualifications and work experience, copies of credentials, current RCMP Security Clearance (Criminal Record Check inclusive of the Vulnerable Sector Check), a copy of your valid driver’s license, and three (3) recent professional supervisory references.

To apply, click the apply button below. For more information, please contact our Community Health Advisor, Shelly Iron @ (306) 236-5817.

MLTC sincerely appreciates and thanks all individuals for their applications, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

📌 Indigenous Birth Support Worker (Canada)
🏢 Meadow Lake Health and Social Development
📍 Canada