KS1056 - Newborn Care Specialist - Washington, DC

Overview Soon-to-be parents living in northwest Washington, DC, are anxiously awaiting the arrival of their first child at the end of February. The family is seeking a newborn care specialist for six months, with a schedule of 18-20 hours/day, 7 days a week. The family will relocate to Bethesda, MD, in April. The parents are seeking guidance on all aspects of newborn care. They will be using a surrogate and bottle feeding. Ideally, the NCS would start two weeks before delivery to ensure the nursery is properly set up and everything is in place. The surrogate is due February 28th, 2027, so a mid-February start. The position is ready to hire upon finding the right candidate. Responsibilities Ensure the baby’s safety, comfort, and overall well-being at all times All aspects of providing attentive and nurturing newborn care, including feeding and bathing Establish and support healthy sleep habits and sleep conditioning Assist with feedings, including bottle preparation, cleaning, and sanitizing Diapering and maintaining proper hygiene Monitor the baby's health, behavior, and developmental progress Maintain a calm, structured, and supportive environment Complete baby-related laundry and organization Clean and sanitize bottles and baby equipment Provide recommendations for nursery items and daily routines Keep the nursery and baby's environment clean and organized Support parents with education, guidance, and routine development Communicate clearly with parents regarding sleep, feeding, and daily observations Follow parents' preferences while adapting as needed Offer professional recommendations based on current best practices and experience Like and be comfortable around dogs Travel with the infant to a second home about 3 hours away that the couple likes to visit during the summer. The NCS will have a private room at this home. Note: Living accommodations: In both homes, the candidate will have a private room and access to a private bathroom. In the current home, the bathroom is not located off the bedroom, but it will be in the new home. Requirements Must be legal to work in the US Must be available for the entire six month contract from February through August 2027 Prior newborn care experience is required Must be comfortable working around dogs. There are two gentle senior cocker spaniel poodle mixes (24 and 18 pounds). The NCS must be good with the dogs. Travel is required to other properties Driving is a plus but not required Must be fully vaccinated Salary and Benefits The couple is open on a daily rate, based on experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr British American Household Staffing