Newborn Care Specialist (New Jersey)

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive, developmentally appropriate newborn care
  
  

• Support and implement feeding plans (breastmilk and/or formula)

• Prepare and sterilize bottles and pumping equipment

• Track feeding, sleep, and diaper output

• Establish and support healthy newborn routines

• Implement safe sleep practices aligned with current AAP guidelines

• Monitor for signs of jaundice, feeding intolerance, dehydration, fever, or other concerns

• Administer pediatrician-prescribed medications as directed

• Support parents in newborn transition in home

• Maintain a calm, organized nursery environment

• Maintain strict discretion and confidentiality

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of newborn-specific experience (0–12 weeks)

• At least 3 completed newborn placements from birth through 6+ weeks

• Experience with overnight care and/or structured shift care
  
  

• Current Infant CPR certification

• Strong knowledge of safe sleep standards

• Legally authorized to work in the United States (no sponsorship)

• Willing to be hired as either a W-2 household employee or a 1099

• Willing to complete background and reference checks

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting hospital-based postpartum care

• NCS (preferred), RN, LPN or postpartum certification (not required)

• Experience in private homes requiring discretion

Schedule & Structure

• Start window: May 15, 2026, with flexibility for early/late delivery

• Shift Structure: Four shifts per week (2 day shifts, 2 night shifts), 12-hours per shift

• Anticipated total engagement: Mid-May until end of August