#631 – Newborn Care Specialist on the Upper East Side

Newborn Care Specialist on the Upper East Side

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Length: 4 weeks, with the possibility of an extension by mutual agreement.

Schedule: The family is seeking coverage from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., ideally 6 nights per week.

The family is open to an exceptional candidate who is available 5 nights per week or can commit to a 3-week contract instead of 4 weeks.

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 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, discreet, 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.
• Patient, proactive, and supportive
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent references
• Trained in Infant CPR and First Aid.
• Fully vaccinated (covid, Tdap, Flu, MMR) 

Compensation: $40-45 per hour commensurate with experience and credentials.