Newborn Care Specialist or Night/Infant Nanny (12-Hour Shifts) | New Orleans, LA family

A private, professional New Orleans–based family is seeking a Newborn Care Specialist or Night/Infant Nanny to provide full newborn coverage through 12-hour night shifts. Their baby is expected via surrogate in early February and may arrive earlier than anticipated, so candidates must be flexible with start date . Initial care will take place in West Palm Beach, FL , where the baby will be born, followed by travel with the family back to New Orleans , their primary residence. This role is expected to last approximately 4months postpartum , with the possibility of extension. Schedule 12-hour position : Night Shift: approximately 7pm–7am Ideal Experience 3-5+ years of professional newborn experience NCS certification strongly preferred Experience supporting premature, medically delicate, or higher-needs newborns is a plus Comfortable providing care in the early postpartum period and adapting as needs evolve About the Family This is a very private, highly professional household and first-time parents who are seeking calm, capable, and emotionally intelligent caregivers . They value discretion, reliability, and collaboration and are looking for someone confident in newborn care who can also gently guide and support new parents . Responsibilities Provide attentive, nurturing, and high-quality newborn care Support feeding, soothing, diapering, and safe sleep practices Track and communicate sleep, feeding, and daily routines Maintain a calm, clean, and safe environment for the baby Support and educate parents with warmth and professionalism Prepare bottles and manage baby-related organization Travel with the family as needed and assist with transitions Qualifications Infant/Child CPR certification required Strong knowledge of newborn development, sleep, and feeding Calm, grounded, detail-oriented, and reliable Comfortable supporting first-time parents Discreet and respectful of a private household Fluent English required (Spanish a plus) Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation Open to travel and temporary relocation Compensation $30–$40/hour , depending on experience and certification Competitive pay for highly qualified NCS candidates Travel costs and accommodations provided when applicable Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is kind, centered, trustworthy, and confident , with a genuine love for newborn care and a desire to support first-time parents during this important transition. This role is best suited for someone who enjoys structure, takes initiative, and approaches caregiving with both professionalism and heart. #J-18808-Ljbffr As Good As Me