AC239 - Newborn Care Specialist - Upper East Side, NY

Newborn Care Specialist/Nanny

Wonderful, warm, first-time parents on the Upper East Side are looking for an experienced Newborn Care Specialist (NCS)/nanny to help care for their 4-month-old son.

The family would like someone who can become a long-term, trusted part of their family and provide consistency and stability for their son. Initially, the schedule will be overnight support for approximately 23 months, ideally on a 14-hour schedule from 6:00 PM8:00 AM, Monday through Saturday. The family is open to adding a second NCS to provide long-term coverage. Ideally, the candidate will work with them during this initial period and, if it is a good fit, transition into a longer-term NCS or nanny role. At least one trial day will be required. This position requires the candidate to have a collaborative, calm, peaceful, and steady presence in their son's life. This is a great opportunity for a caregiver who is confident, nurturing, organized, and able to create a consistent routine. Local candidates only, please.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive, loving care for the infant
• Manage overnight care, including feeding, bathing, soothing, diapering, and helping him maintain a healthy sleep routine
• Follow and help establish consistent daily and nighttime routines
• Pay close attention to his cues, development, and changing needs
• Communicate clearly with parents about sleep, feeding, mood, milestones, and keep a log
• Keep the nursery organized and tidy
• Handle the baby's laundry using the washer/dryer in the apartment
• Do light cleaning and tidying related to the baby
• Help keep the baby's environment calm, clean, and organized
• Work collaboratively with parents and other family members/caregivers when needed
• Provide knowledgeable newborn guidance and support to the parents

Qualifications

• Calm, patient, warm, and nurturing
• Confident handling overnight care independently
• Understands infant sleep, feeding, and developmental needs
• Discreet and professional
• Works well in a busy household without becoming overwhelmed
• Takes initiative and notices what needs to be done
• Collaborative and supportive
• Highly reliable and consistent

Requirements

• Extensive experience caring for newborns and young infants
• Ability to commit for at least 2 months and provide the family with first right of refusal for extension of contract
• Excellent communicator and proactive in addressing concerns
• CPR Certified
• Up-to-date vaccinations
• Legal to work in the U.S.

Salary and Benefits

The family is offering $40+/hr, commensurate with experience.