Newborn Care Specialist - UWS, NY
About The Position
Live-in Newborn Care Specialist required for a happy and loving UWS family with a newborn (baby due mid July). The family is seeking a knowledgeable and proactive individual who can apply their experience of normal infant growth and development to provide exemplary emotional and physical support to both baby and parents. The parents are looking for someone up to date with all current methods and techniques across all aspects of newborn care to help guide, support and educate them with their first child. Specific duties include, but are not limited to, bottle feeding support, newborn hygiene, swaddling/comforting and age appropriate sleep guidance. You must be engaged, have excellent communication skills and be able to support the family with a strong empathetic approach. Someone who is organized, proactive and values cleanliness will be a strong match for this family. The ideal candidate is a nurturing and calm individual who loves babies!
Requirements
- A minimum of 5 years experience as an NCS, 5-10 years + preferred in private homes
- NCS certification is required
- A well-suited demeanor for working with newborns and partnering with first time parents
- Exceptional childcare references that attest to strong communication skills, reliability, punctuality, maturity and high emotional intelligence
- Strong background in bottle support/techniques and newborn/infant sleep education
- Ability to complete all child related duties (including, but not limited to: bottle preparation/sanitation, etc, cleaning up/tidying nursery and laundry)
- Demonstrates professionalism and discretion at all times, reflecting the high standards and values prioritized by the family
- Fluency in both oral and written English
Nice To Haves
- Candidates should be flexible to provide live-in support across multiple locations during the contract.
- Someone who is organized, proactive and values cleanliness will be a strong match for this family.
- The ideal candidate is a nurturing and calm individual who loves babies!
Responsibilities
- Bottle feeding support
- Newborn hygiene
- Swaddling/comforting
- Age appropriate sleep guidance
- Bottle preparation/sanitation
- Cleaning up/tidying nursery
- Laundry
Benefits
- Unlimited metrocard
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
