Nanny in Edmonton, Alberta

Hello my name is Josanna! I am near the end of my doula course and will be receiving my certification soon from the International doula institute. I am excited to start utilizing the skills I have learned through the course and through my prior work experiences. In the post-partum doula course, I am learning how to assist families with knowledge on breast feeding basics, cord care, bathing, and bottle-feeding requirements and how-to sooth a fussy baby. I have trained about the basic care of the newborns and their normal growth and development. Also the normal and healthy recovery of mother from child birth. I have previously finished 6 months of the License Practical Nurse program at Norquest College which has helped me work as a Health care Aid for individuals with various disabilities and the elderly for over ten years. The transferable skills that will help me in my role as a doula from working as a healthcare aid is my proven ability to actively listen and communicate effectively with all types of people and their families. This included organizing records and keeping track of important health information, demonstrating the importance of being trustworthy and reliable.
I have current experience supporting mothers with their infants and children. In the recent training I have received from the International Doula Institute is a section on Early Childhood developement which is very helpful for knowledge on looking after young children. These duties included helping with bathing, breastfeeding support, changing diapers, and help keeping the house organized and clean. Cooking healthy meals and preparing lunches. keeping children busy with games, homework, and outdoor activities. Being a mother of two myself this course is a refresher to everything that I learned in those early days. After raising two healthy children of my own and the above experience I am ready to be a great doula for your family.