Newborn Care Specialist NYC

This position is strictly newborn-focused and does not include general nanny or household management responsibilities.

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 education and 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 surrogate births or hospital-based postpartum care
  
  

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

• Experience in private homes requiring discretion
  
  

• Ability to collaborate smoothly with another caregiver in a shared-shift structure
  
  

Schedule & Structure

• Start window: May 15 (flexible for early/late delivery)

• New York City: Structured shift-based care (day and/or night coverage)
  
  

• Anticipated total engagement: 8–16 weeks