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Peer Educator/Breastfeeding Peer Counselor
Soul Food for Your Baby is seeking a Peer Educator/Breastfeeding Peer Counselor to assist the Lactation Educator with breastfeeding class and support groups. Hours will initially be about 5 per week and may increase up to 20 hours as the program expands. Initial classes will be Wednesday mornings. The Peer Educator will: provide breastfeeding peer counseling services and referrals; refer difficult cases to lactation educator/lactation consultant; assist with administrative support and preparation of materials for classes/support groups; set up and break down classes; and purchase refreshments and supplies for sessions. Must have good knowledge of breastfeeding and completed Breastfeeding Peer Counselor training. Proof of training required. Some college preferred; experience with African American communities; flexible schedule; and strong organizational and communication skills. Must be able to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. A background check will be run on the selected candidate.
To Apply: Please email a cover letter and three references, along with resume/CV by Feb. 8th (deadline extended!) to:
Elizabeth Woods, MA, MPH
Soul Food for Your Baby Director
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323-205-0044
Posted 02/02/2012
Lactation Educator
Soul Food for Your Baby is seeking a Lactation Educator to facilitate our breastfeeding class and support groups. Hours will initially be about 5 per week and may increase up to 20 hours as the program expands. Initial classes will be Wednesday mornings. The Lactation Educator will: provide counseling, breastfeeding support, and referrals; facilitate discussion and provide accurate breastfeeding information; provide guidance to peer educators; maintain records and make follow-up calls; set up and break down classes; and purchase refreshments and supplies, as needed. Must have extensive knowledge of breastfeeding; Certified Lactation Educator (CLE) preferred (proof of certification required); Bachelor's Degree; experience leading breastfeeding classes or support groups; experience with African American communities; flexible schedule; strong organizational and communication skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office and with audiovisual equipment. Must have a computer, Internet access, and a printer. Must be able to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. A background check will be run on the selected candidate.
To Apply: Please email a cover letter and three references, along with resume/CV by Feb. 8th (deadline extended!) to:
Elizabeth Woods, MA, MPH
Soul Food for Your Baby Director
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323-205-0044
Posted 02/02/2012
UC Irvine Medical Center
UC Irvine is looking for a Per Diem Nurse for a mininum of four 8-hour day-shifts in the Obstetrics Post Partum department.
The Lactation Consultant is responsible for designing, promoting, and evaluating the patient lactation education program(s). Will apply the nursing process in providing patient and family education in the inpatient and outpatient setting, and will participate in the assessment, implementation and evaluation of staff education programs. Serves as a role model and clinical resource to colleagues, staff, patients and students.
Required Qualifications:
Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
Demonstrated experience providing clinical lactation support to patients
Demonstrated teaching/education/in-service skills with the ability to lead effectively
Minimum 2 years demonstrated nursing experience
Basic Life Support
Certified Lactation Consultant
Registered Nurse
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
To apply:
www.healthaffairs.uci.edu/HR.
Once into the site go to: Job opportunities and then Medical center jobs external applicants.
The position is listed under: Per diem nurse – OB Postpartum Days under the date of 10/20/2011.
Posted 12/19/2011
Kaiser Permenente Medical Center
Patient Educator-Lactation
Inpatient
Hours: On-call Per diem, varied 4 hour shifts days and evenings
Required: Current CA RN License, BLS certificate, BSN or BA
Preferred: Master’s Degree
Special job Features:
Bilingual preferred. Provide lactation support and education to new mothers in the family centered care, labor and delivery, NICU and pediatric setting. In addition, provide mentoring and support to inpatient nursing staff with regards to lactation support of new mothers. Flexibility to work both days and evening shifts.
Preferred experience/skills/ability:
Previous teaching experience required or previous recent experience in in-service education in clinical area. Experience in breast-feeding education and postpartum and/or mother-baby care. Knowledge of Standards of Care pertinent to breast-feeding education. Adult learning knowledge required. Demonstrated ability to utilize interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and group facilitator/process skills. Computer literacy required. Strong customer service skills.
Contact:
Veronica Shakespaere RN
Department Administrator
Family Centered Care
818-375-3886
Posted 12/02/2011
Pacific Alliance Medical Center located in the heart of Chinatown has an immediate opening for a Lactation Coordinator.
This position is responsible for coordinating and implementing The First Five L.A. Baby Friendly Hospital Project. Will be responsible for providing breastfeeding education, instruction and hands on assistance to the patient, family and nursing staff. In addition, will be responsible for submitting the required reports and deliverables as indicated in the scope of work; collaborate with finance to maintain budgeted requirements; collect and report the required Performance Improvement audits; track nursing education and reinforce breast feeding guidelines. Requirements are as follows: One year experience required, knowledge and experience in lactation education and counseling required. Certification by the International Board of Lactation Consultants Examiners (BLCE), Bachelors degree preferred, BCLS, Fire Card within 60 days of hire, excellent computer skills and communication skills. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. Interested candidates, please visit our website at www.pamc.net to complete an online application or for more information you can This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Posted 11/10/2011
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