Newborn Care Specialist

Washington, United States | Posted on 10/15/2026 Job Description The Elite Nanny Team | Full-Time Newborn Specialist Job Opportunity Location: Washington, DC Position: Newborn Care Specialist / Infant Specialist / Newborn Nanny Hourly Pay: $28.00–$35.00, based on experience and qualifications Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 7:00 AM–4:30 PM Hours: 38 hours per week Child: One-month-old infant Help a Precious Newborn Thrive During the Most Important Months of Life! The Elite Nanny Team is recruiting an experienced, nurturing, and highly skilled Newborn Care Specialist for a wonderful family in Washington, DC. This exceptional opportunity is ideal for a professional infant specialist who genuinely loves newborns, understands early childhood development, and takes pride in providing attentive, individualized infant care. The family is seeking a knowledgeable, dependable newborn nanny who can confidently manage their one-month-old baby's daily routines while creating a peaceful, stimulating, and developmentally supportive environment. The ideal candidate will bring extensive hands‑on experience caring for newborns, a thorough understanding of infant feeding and sleep patterns, and a warm, patient personality. This family values professionalism, open communication, discretion, and a proactive approach to infant care. Enjoy a rewarding four-day workweek, competitive hourly compensation, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a baby's earliest developmental milestones! Newborn Care Specialist Duties and Responsibilities Provide attentive, one‑on‑one newborn care throughout the scheduled workday. Prepare bottles using expressed breast milk or formula according to parental instructions and appropriate safety guidelines. Wash, sanitize, and organize baby bottles, nipples, pacifiers, and feeding accessories. Change diapers frequently while maintaining excellent infant hygiene and skin care. Support healthy, age‑appropriate sleep routines while consistently following safe sleep guidelines. Monitor and document the baby's feeding times, diaper changes, naps, and daily activities. Engage the infant through gentle conversation, reading aloud, singing lullabies, and responsive interaction. Introduce supervised tummy time and age‑appropriate activities that encourage early motor development. Provide comforting, responsive care during periods of fussiness, growth spurts, and developmental changes. Maintain a clean, organized nursery, including changing areas, bassinets, and infant supplies. Wash, fold, and organize the baby's clothing, blankets, bibs, and linens. Monitor the baby's overall comfort and promptly communicate concerns to parents. Keep parents informed through thoughtful daily reports and regular communication. Respect the family's parenting philosophy, household preferences, and established routines. Create a calm, affectionate environment where the baby feels secure, supported, and loved. This is a child-focused position. The Newborn Care Specialist's primary responsibility is the infant's safety, comfort, health, and development—not general household cleaning. Requirements Minimum Job Qualifications Minimum of 3 years of professional newborn or infant care experience, preferably in private households. Demonstrated expertise caring for infants from birth through 12 months. Current Infant CPR and First Aid certifications. Strong knowledge of newborn development, infant safety, feeding schedules, and age‑appropriate sleep routines. Experience handling expressed breast milk, preparing infant formula, sterilizing bottles, and maintaining sanitary feeding equipment. Understanding of safe sleep practices and American Academy of Pediatrics infant sleep safety recommendations. Ability to recognize infant hunger cues, signs of discomfort, and changes in feeding or sleeping patterns. Experience supporting breastfeeding mothers and following family‑established feeding preferences. Familiarity with infant developmental milestones, sensory stimulation, and age‑appropriate tummy time. Excellent communication skills and the ability to provide detailed daily updates to parents. Professional references from previous newborn care or infant nanny positions. Ability to pass a comprehensive background screening. Dependable, punctual, organized, and committed to maintaining a safe, nurturing environment. A positive attitude, exceptional patience, and a genuine passion for newborn care. Compensation and Benefits Competitive hourly compensation: $28.00–$35.00 per hour, depending on professional experience and newborn care qualifications. Consistent 38‑hour workweek: Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM–4:30 PM. Three-day weekends: Enjoy Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays off. Dedicated infant care position: Focus on nurturing and supporting one newborn rather than managing multiple children. Supportive family environment: Work with parents who appreciate professional newborn care expertise. Meaningful professional opportunity: Play an important role in establishing healthy routines and supporting early infant development. Professional placement: Work with The Elite Nanny Team, a nationwide nanny recruitment agency specializing in exceptional childcare professionals. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Elite Nanny Team LLC