# 579 – Live-in and Travel Newborn Care Specialist
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Loving, first-time parents (a same-sex male couple) seek a highly experienced and nurturing Newborn Care Specialist to support them with their first child. They seek a warm, supportive, and professional NCS with travel flexibility.
Child’s age: 3.5 months old.
Start Date: As soon as possible.
Contract Length: 3-6 months, depending on the right candidate’s availability.
Schedule:
- 24/7 coverage
- 2-day breaks will be scheduled as mutually agreed upon
Locations: Miami Beach, NYC, Connecticut, and overseas
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Full newborn care, prioritizing the baby’s safety, hygiene, and overall well-being
- Guiding and educating parents on best care practices while supporting their preferences
- Establishing and maintaining a feeding and sleep schedule
- Diapering, clothing changes, and bathing
- Newborn laundry and maintaining a clean, sterile environment
- Bottle preparation, sterilization, and nursery organization
- Providing thoughtful product and supply suggestions
- Comforting and soothing the baby using gentle, proven techniques
- Tracking sleep, feeding, and behavioral patterns
Ideal Candidate: the ideal NCS will have 8+ years of hands-on newborn care experience and be certified, warm, calm, and highly knowledgeable. Professionalism, discretion, and the ability to provide clear communication and structure are key.
Qualifications:
- 8+ years of NCS or newborn care experience
- Certified Newborn Care Specialist
- Infant CPR and First Aid certified
- Legally permitted to work in the U.S.
- Comfortable working in a home with two cats
- Organized, proactive, and collaborative with strong communication skills
- Excellent references
Compensation: Competitive and commensurate with experience and credentials. Approximately $40–$50/hour.