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The Breastfeeding Center of Orange County is looking for part-time Lactation Consultants to serve families in our Laguna Hills office and in clients homes throughout Orange County.
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February 2024: All positions are currently filled. If more positions open up, we will update this page.
November 2023:
Title: Lactation Consultant
Location: Laguna Hills and surrounding Orange County cities
Status: Part-Time (approximately 1-2 days per week; 4-16 hour per week). Preference given to someone with weekend availability.
Salary: Hourly; based on experience
Requirements: IBCLC or planning to obtain IBCLC within the next 2 months
Bachelor's Degree, preferred
1+ years experience in Lactation Consulting (preferably as an IBCLC), preferred
Experience assessing infant oral motor function
Experience collaborating with other healthcare providers
Experience with flange fittings
Knowledge about a variety of commonly used breast pumps
About Us:
The Breastfeeding Center of Orange County offers a full range of lactation support to the families they serve. Services include Private Lactation Consultations, Prenatal Breastfeeding Education (private and group classes), and a weekly Breastfeeding Support Group. Consultations are offered in our Laguna Hills office and throughout Orange County via Home Visits. Telehealth lactation consultations are also offered.
Job Responsibilities:
Complete thorough Lactation Consultations from start to finish, including but not limited to:
-Review of relevant medical history for parent and baby
-Review of intake form with parent
-Assessment of baby including Oral Exam
-Assessment of parent including breast/chest exam
-Assessment of Breastfeeding
-Assessment of Pump and Flange Fit
-Chart visit appropriately using IntakeQ
-Create a personalized care plan for the dyad
-Create a pediatrician report with findings from the visit
-Responsible for client communication following consults (i.e. responding to client emails with 24 hours)
Additional Requirements:
-Training is required. Training will consist of a minimum of 3 work days, which must be completed within the same week.
-Strong computer proficiency
-Ability to work independently and efficiently
Ideal candidate would be someone who considers themselves confident in working with lactating families, has a kind and compassionate heart, enjoys working independently and in a team environment.
Ideal candidate would be open to seeing families in our Laguna Hills office and conducting Home Visits in Orange County (specific travel area can be discussed).
Ideal candidate would be open to regular or monthly weekend availability.
Ideal candidate would be open to teaching our Breastfeeding 101 Prenatal Classes and leading our Mama’s Milk Club Breastfeeding Support groups occasionally.