KO759 - Newborn Care Specialist - Upper East Side/Travel
About The Position
An Upper East Side couple expecting their first child in May 2027 is seeking a Newborn Care Specialist to guide them through the first few months. This is a six-month contract beginning in May. The schedule is 20 hours on and 7 hours off for the first month, then 20 hours on and 6 or 5 hours off for the next three months. After four months, the role changes to daytime hours, eight hours per day, for the final two months. The family has homes in New Jersey and Amsterdam and needs someone comfortable traveling domestically and internationally. The specialist will provide newborn care, help establish age-appropriate routines, keep detailed care records, support and educate the parents, and maintain the nursery and infant supplies. The family has a small dog, and local accommodation is required for off days and when the schedule transitions to daytime hours. Compensation is DOE and paid via W-2.
Requirements
- At least five years of experience as a Newborn Care Specialist.
- Current infant CPR certification.
- Up-to-date vaccinations recommended for individuals caring for newborns, such as Tdap.
- Strong professional references.
- Basic technology and app skills.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States.
- Ability to travel.
- Comfort with pets; the family has a small dog.
- Local accommodation for off days and when the role changes to daytime hours.
Nice To Haves
- Extensive hands-on experience caring for newborns, ideally with a strong track record supporting families during the first year of life.
- Excellent knowledge of safe sleep practices and current newborn care recommendations.
- Strong communication skills and ability to provide clear guidance to parents.
- A calm, confident, and reassuring demeanor.
- A flexible, collaborative approach and ability to adapt to the infant's needs.
- Strong organizational skills and diligence in tracking feeds, sleep, and other newborn care details.
- Comfort using technology, including the Baby Connect app, to log and communicate care information.
Responsibilities
- Provide attentive, developmentally appropriate overnight care for the newborn.
- Support feeding, burping, diapering, soothing, and settling throughout the days and nights.
- Monitor the baby's sleep and feeding patterns and communicate observations to the parents.
- Follow safe sleep practices and maintain a safe sleep environment.
- Maintain accurate, timely records of feeds, sleep, diaper changes, and other relevant observations using the Baby Connect app or similar.
- Help establish healthy sleep habits and age-appropriate routines while respecting the baby's developmental stage and the family's preferences.
- Provide practical guidance and education to help the parents feel confident caring for their newborn.
- Do the infant's laundry; clean and sanitize pump parts and bottles; and clean toys and other infant items.
- Keep the nursery organized.
- Accompany the family on domestic and international travel.
- Maintain discretion and respect the family's privacy.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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