#654 – Live-In Newborn Care Specialist in NYC | Full Contract or Shared ROTA Coverage

Start Date: Approximately December 25, 2026. Flexibility to begin earlier if the baby arrives before the due date is a plus.

Length of Contract: Approximately 4–6 months, with the exact duration to be agreed upon.

The family is open to sharing coverage between 2 Newborn Care Specialists, either on a rotating schedule of 2 weeks on/2 weeks off or by dividing the contract into consecutive assignments, with one NCS covering the first couple of months and another covering the remainder.

Schedule:

• Ideally, live-in coverage seven days per week, with six hours of designated breaks daily.
• The family would prefer this arrangement for approximately 3 months but is open to discussing a transition to weekend time off after the first two months and overnight coverage only after the first three months.

Child’s Age: Newborn. The family is expecting their second child and has a 3½-year-old son who attends school and has a full-time nanny.

Location: Upper East Side

About the Family

An experienced family in NYC is seeking a knowledgeable, calm, and proactive Newborn Care Specialist to support them as they welcome their second child.

The parents value a structured yet responsive approach to newborn care, with an emphasis on feeding, healthy sleep habits, and developmentally appropriate engagement. They appreciate clear communication, discretion, and someone who can offer guidance while remaining receptive to their preferences and feedback.

Both parents will initially spend more time at home before returning to work about 6 weeks after the baby’s arrival. The NCS will work collaboratively with the parents and their established daytime nanny. The household also includes a calm, friendly dog.

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Providing attentive care focused on the baby’s safety, comfort, and well-being.
• Feedings, burping, diaper changes, dressing, and bathing.
• Establishing a sleep schedule and routines appropriate to the baby’s age and needs.
• Accurately tracking feeds, sleep, and diaper changes in a baby-care app.
• Providing timely updates to the parents and communicating observations or concerns.
• Offering guidance within the NCS’s training and expertise.
• Recommending supplies before the baby’s arrival.
• Engaging the baby during wake periods through age-appropriate activities, including tummy time, reading, and music.
• Taking the baby on regular walks.
• Cleaning and sterilizing bottles and pumping equipment.
• Handling infant laundry and keeping the nursery and baby-related spaces clean and organized.
• Coordinating care with the family’s daytime nanny.
• Traveling with the family as needed.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of substantial Newborn Care Specialist experience and excellent, verifiable references.
• Strong knowledge of newborn feeding, sleep, and development.
• Calm, nurturing, organized, and proactive.
• Excellent communication skills, including timely responses and updates.
• Comfortable using a baby-care app to maintain detailed records.
• Receptive to feedback and respectful of parental preferences.
• Professional, discreet, and considerate of personal space and household boundaries.
• High standards for personal hygiene and cleanliness.
• Current Infant CPR and First Aid certification.
• Up to date on flu, COVID, and Tdap vaccinations.
• Legally permitted to work in the U.S.
• Comfortable working in a home with a dog 

Travel: Potential travel to East Hampton, NY, and Miami, FL, with flexibility for other destinations as needed.

Accommodations: A bed in the nursery, with the room available for the NCS’s private use during designated rest periods. The parents or daytime nanny will care for the baby elsewhere during those times.

Compensation: $45-50/hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications.