AC250 - Newborn Care Specialist - McLean, VA

British American Household Staffing•, VA

2d•$40 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

A family in McLean, Virginia, is seeking an experienced daytime newborn care specialist to provide attentive, hands-on care for their son, who is due in early December 2026. The temporary position lasts 12–16 weeks, with a start date around December 6, 2026. The family is open to a live-in or live-out arrangement; live-in accommodations include a private bed and bath. Local candidates are preferred, but the family is willing to relocate the right person. The schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., five to six days per week. One parent works from home and the other has a hybrid schedule, so a parent will often be in the home. The specialist will work alongside other household staff and coordinate with an overnight newborn care provider through written notes and texts, as their shifts do not overlap. The role focuses exclusively on the baby and baby-related tasks.

Requirements

In-home experience caring for newborns and infants.
Solid understanding of newborn feeding, sleep, and development.
Fluent English.
Valid driver's license.
Up-to-date vaccinations, including MMR, DTaP, Tdap, Varicella, Hib, seasonal influenza, and COVID-19.
Comfortable around dogs; the family has three small dogs.
Excellent references.
Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
Kind, considerate, and able to maintain a quiet, calm presence in the home.
Consistent and reliable, punctual, and able to follow through every day.
Comfortable partnering with parents and communicating clearly in writing through notes and texts with an overnight caregiver.

Nice To Haves

Background as a Newborn Care Specialist or doula.
Spanish language skills.
Reliable personal vehicle for occasional errands if local.
Local to the McLean, Virginia area.

Responsibilities

Provide full daytime newborn care, including feeding, burping, diapering, bathing, dressing, and soothing.
Prepare and feed bottles and support feeding routines as directed by the parents.
Follow and reinforce the feeding and nap schedule established with the overnight caregiver.
Keep a written log of feedings, diapers, and naps, and provide notes or text updates to the parents and overnight caregiver.
Follow safe sleep practices at all times.
Provide age-appropriate engagement, including tummy time, gentle play, and face-to-face interaction.
Read, play music, and sing with the baby, and support healthy early development by sharing observations with the parents.
Wash, fold, and put away the baby's clothing, bedding, and burp cloths.
Keep the nursery clean, organized, and restocked.
Clean and sterilize bottles, pump parts, and feeding supplies.
Keep the changing station and diaper bag stocked.
Track baby supplies and shop for them as needed.
Run occasional baby-related errands.