#533 – Newborn Care Specialist in NYC and South Hampton

Newborn Care Specialist in NYC and South Hampton

Start Date: Approximately July 16, 2025 (due date). The contract will be for three months, with the possibility of an extension if mutually agreed upon.

Schedule:

• The position will begin as 24/7 coverage for an agreed-upon period.
• It will then adjust to 24/5 coverage for a set duration.
• After approximately two months, the schedule will transition to overnights only, 7 PM – 7 AM.

Locations:

• The first few weeks will likely be in NYC.
• The role will then shift to the Hamptons for part of the summer.
• By Mid September, the schedule will be 7 PM – 7 AM in NYC.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to;

• Everything involving the safety, care, and well-being of the child.
• Guiding the parents on best care practices while supporting the parent’s decisions. 
• Help create a sleep and feeding schedule.
• Diaper and clothes changes as needed 
• Maintaining overall healthy hygiene of the baby.
• The baby’s laundry.
• Equipment sterilization.
• Keeping the baby’s room and bathroom clean and tidy. 
• Helping to maintain a clean and sterile environment for the baby. 
• Providing a list of suggestions for the baby’s room and for baby-related products.
• To soothe the baby using skilled and proven techniques that help calm newborns and to help establish a calm and peaceful environment for the baby.
• Keep track of the overnight routine (the baby’s eating, sleeping, and behavioral patterns).

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience as a newborn care specialist and will be highly knowledgeable about infant care, warm, calm, proactive, organized, and professional, with excellent communication skills. 

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of relevant NCS experience.
• Legally permitted to work in the U.S.
• Proactive, supportive, and neat, clean, orderly. 
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent references. 
• Trained in Infant CPR and First Aid.
• Fully Vaccinated (covid, Tdap, Flu, MMR)
• Must be comfortable with a dog in the home. 

Compensation: $40-50.00 + per hour