Community Health Network
Birth Doula Trainee
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TNBA Participant – Birth Doula Trainee (Program Position)
Join Community Health Network (CHN), a locally rooted organisation founded by and for our community. With over 60 years of experience, CHN is committed to delivering excellence in care—backed by cutting-edge technology and deep community involvement. Our core values include supporting caregivers through professional growth, fostering volunteerism, and ensuring the best possible outcomes for the families we serve.
In the spirit of providing exceptional care, we invite you to join our Birth Doula Trainee Program—a professional development opportunity within our Community Health Network Birth & Postpartum Doula program.
About the Role
The Birth Doula Trainee at CHN will gain hands-on experience while completing DONA International’s approved Birth Doula training. This includes:
- Participating in and supporting our existing CHN Birth Doulas in client care
- Attending births as part of the DONA International requirement for hands-on experience
- Transitioning to an independent Doula role upon completion of training (ALL trainees will eventually advance to full-partnership status within the CHN Doula program)
- Providing emotional, physical, and informational support to families through:
- Prenatal assessment
- In-hospital companioning during labour and birth
- Postpartum follow-up
As part of CHN’s clinical team, the Doula Trainee must uphold our values of compassion, professionalism, and excellence in patient-centered care.
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The Experience
The Birth Doula Trainee is a professional member of the CHN birth team, supporting clients and colleagues alike as they journey through childbirth. You will work with experienced Birth Doulas to:
- Follow families through their birthing experiences, offering unwavering support as needed
- Facilitate the birthing process in alignment with the family’s preferences and clinical guidelines
- Collaborate with medical staff, patient families, and the CHN team to provide seamless care
Key Tasks
- Learning fundamentals outlined in DONA International training with direct mentorship from professional CHN Birth Doulas
- Attending designated birth experiences to meet DONA requirements
- Conducting prenatal appointments, labour support, and postpartum visits
- Practicing comfort measures, active birthing approaches, and partnering with families’ care preferences
- Supporting CHN’s�óä patient-centered and complementary care philosophy
- Demonstrating readiness for independent doula practice after certification
Minimum Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED certification
- Completion of DONA International Birth Doula training (details outlined below)
- Completion of all Network training including:
- Clinical Caregiver Orientation
- AVADE Training
- CHN Network Orientation
- Must demonstrate teamwork, independence, and professionalism in a clinical or perinatal setting
- Ability to attend births on short notice without fixed scheduled hours (on-call availability required)
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Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience working with birthing families (in any setting), even unpaid (within a doula’s role, coaching or mentor work)
- Basic knowledge of coping strategies for labour, relaxation techniques, and/or holistic birthing companionship approaches
- Passion for continuous learning in the perinatal field and a commitment to CHN’s priority: community-driven patient care
Trainee Requirements During Program Completion
As the training culminates:
- DONA Application and Interview must be passed to proceed to independent CHN Doula role
- CHN Supervision Period ensures seamless service continuity
- Graduation from trainee program eopens way for further doula collaborations
Completed trainees advance to become CHN Program Partners—expanding our volunteers and improving the care ecosystem we aim for and deliver: Exceptional in every way.
Your commitment to community and this journey is the first step to consistent improvement—for you and our families.
Note: This is a training position currently. Full doula commitments follow training completion.
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