KP803 - Newborn Care Specialist - El Segundo, CA

Newborn Care Specialist Needed

A warm family in El Segundo, CA is seeking an experienced and supportive newborn care specialist for their second child, beginning at birth and continuing for approximately three months, with the option to extend. The family is ideally looking for coverage of six nights per week from 8am–8pm to best support their existing morning routine with their older child. The ideal candidate will be collaborative, calm, and highly supportive, particularly surrounding feeding. The mother is looking for someone who can provide informed, non-judgmental support with breastfeeding, pumping, and formula supplementation based on what works best for the family.

Responsibilities

• Provide overnight newborn care and support for 12-hour overnight shifts
• Assist with all newborn-related needs throughout the night
• Support feeding routines, including breastfeeding, pumping, bottle feeding, and formula supplementation as needed
• Maintain a calm, encouraging, and flexible approach to postpartum support
• Monitor newborn wellness and communicate any concerns appropriately
• Help establish healthy sleep and feeding routines
• Collaborate respectfully with parents to support their preferences and parenting style
• Ensure all newborn-related areas remain clean, organized, and stocked during shifts

Qualifications

• Extensive newborn care experience, particularly with overnight care
• Strong understanding of infant feeding support, including breastfeeding and pumping challenges
• Calm, compassionate, and adaptable personality
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Experience working alongside postpartum families with medical or recovery considerations preferred (pre-eclampsia)

Requirements

• Available to work 12 hours, six nights per week
• Available from birth through at least three months postpartum, with flexibility to extend if needed
• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• Open to 1099 employment structure
• Current infant CPR/First Aid certification preferred
• Strong professional references required

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Opportunity for extension beyond the initial contract period
• Supportive and appreciative family environment