Lakeway, Austin | Infant Nanny

THE FAMILY | The family is a warm, stable household with two children: a teenage son and a new baby, as well as a family dog. After a long infertility journey and the gift of surrogacy, the arrival of their baby has been especially meaningful and deeply cherished.

The parents are highly involved and view a newborn care specialist as an integral part of their support team during this season, rather than simply a service provider. They are committed to a home environment rooted in kindness, respect, open communication, and teamwork.

They value professionals who are confident and experienced, but also collaborative, willing to share expertise while remaining respectful of the family’s parenting preferences and values.

Above all, they are seeking a relationship built on mutual trust and respect, where everyone feels supported and aligned in helping their baby thrive.

The family is seeking overnight support focused on sleep guidance and feeding assistance, with the primary goal of helping their baby establish healthy, consistent sleep through the night in a safe and developmentally appropriate manner.

The role will begin as overnight support, with the ideal long-term transition into daytime care once the baby is consistently sleeping through the night. This milestone is anticipated around 5–6 months of age.

The family is open to a phased schedule during this transition, such as three overnight shifts and one daytime shift per week, with the potential to move into two daytime shifts weekly once overnight care is no longer required.

THE PREFERRED APPROACH | The family follows a responsive settling approach, prioritizing a supportive and nurturing environment that allows their baby to learn to self-soothe in a calm and secure way. They prefer soothing methods that do not rely on bouncing or prolonged rocking routines.

Current sleep supports include swaddling, use of a Snoo with white noise, and a pacifier. At approximately 5–6 months, they plan to transition their baby from the Snoo into a standard crib.

The family maintains a consistent bedtime and morning routine as much as is developmentally appropriate for a 2-month-old infant, while also recognizing that occasional disruptions may occur due to vaccinations or illness. Flexibility and gentle consistency are both valued.

HEALTH & SAFETY REQUIREMENTS | Given the baby’s age, health and safety are a top priority for the family. They require that the newborn care specialist is up to date on recommended vaccinations for infant-facing caregivers, including Tdap (whooping cough) and annual flu vaccination. (Vaccines are required.)

The ideal candidate will also maintain current infant CPR and first aid certification, follow safe sleep guidelines, and practice excellent hygiene, including regular handwashing and staying home when unwell.

The family understands that individual circumstances may vary and is open to discussing specific health considerations on a case-by-case basis. Above all, they are seeking someone who is committed to evidence-based, safe, and responsible newborn care practices.

THE JOB DETAILS |

• Feeding support and bottle preparation
• Diapering and burping
• Soothing and settling the baby between feeds
• Supporting sleep routines and sleep conditioning/sleep training practices aligned with the family’s approach
• Sterilizing and cleaning feeding equipment
• Baby-related laundry and nursery organization
• Monitoring and supporting overnight sleep stretches
• Communicating with parents at the end of every shift

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE | The family is seeking a newborn care specialist who brings a calm, steady, and reassuring presence into the home. Kindness, patience, and emotional attunement are essential qualities.

The ideal candidate is experienced, knowledgeable, and confident in infant care, but also warm, nurturing, and adaptable in their approach. While extensive experience is welcome, the family is open to candidates who feel confident in their skills and committed to learning and growing within the role.

Reliability, professionalism, and strong communication are highly valued. The right person will be comfortable offering guidance and evidence-based recommendations while also respecting the family’s parenting style, preferences, and decision-making.

This is a collaborative environment, and the family describes themselves as open, flexible, and eager to work in partnership with the caregiver. Furthermore, this role has the potential to continue long-term, 2 to 3 days a week for the right candidate.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS | The ideal candidate is an experienced and highly skilled Newborn Care Specialist with a minimum of 5 years of professional NCS and infant experience, supported by strong, verifiable references from previous families.

The family is seeking someone who is confident in their expertise with newborn care, including overnight support, feeding routines, and early sleep conditioning. The right candidate will have a proven track record of working independently overnight while maintaining a calm, attentive, and structured environment for infants, and will be interested in staying long-term with the family.

Key qualifications include:

• Minimum of 5+ years of professional experience caring for infants or as a Newborn Care Specialist experience
• Demonstrated success supporting newborn sleep routines and overnight care, and daytime infant care.
• Strong, recent references from private families and/or reputable agencies
• Extensive hands-on experience with infant feeding, soothing, and overnight newborn care
• Solid understanding of safe sleep practices and developmentally appropriate infant care
• Current infant CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to maintain certification)
• Up-to-date on recommended caregiver immunizations, including Tdap and annual flu vaccine
• Strong communication skills with a collaborative and respectful approach to working within a family system
• Professionalism, reliability, discretion, and consistency in performance
• Dog friendly (no allergies)
• Clear driving record and background screening

The family values a caregiver who is not only highly competent, but also warm, patient, and emotionally attuned to both the baby and the household environment. This is a role for someone who takes pride in their work and approaches newborn care as both a skill and a partnership.

THE SCHEDULE | The family has two potential schedules.

Option 1:

• 3 overnight shifts per week (flexible days)
• Hours: 9:00 PM – 7:00 AM

Transition (once baby is sleeping through the night):

• 2 daytime shifts per week (Monday and Wednesday)
• Hours: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Option 2:

• 3 overnight shifts per week (flexible days)
• Hours: 9:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Plus 1 daytime shift per week
• Hours: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Transition (once baby is sleeping through the night):

• 2 daytime shifts per week (Monday and Wednesday)
• Hours: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

The family is seeking immediate overnight care. While they would ideally like one candidate to support both overnight and daytime needs, they are also open to hiring separate caregivers for each role, beginning with overnight coverage.

They remain hopeful of finding a long-term fit who is open to a part-time schedule and evolving into a dual-role arrangement over time.

THE RATE | $45 per hour (Benefits will be if the role continues long-term)

THE START DATE | June 29th 2026

Pay: $45.00 per hour

Experience:

• Newborn Care: 5 years (Required)
• Infant care: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person