Per-Diem 24 hour Infant Nanny

Start Date: ASAP
Location: Norwalk, CT
Compensation: $30–$35/hour
Schedule: 6–7 shifts per month, 24 hours per shift, including overnight care. Dates are provided in advance.
Guaranteed Hours: 6–7 scheduled 24-hour shifts per month

A family is looking for an experienced, nurturing and dependable live-out nanny to care for their 8-week-old infant. The position covers 6–7 scheduled 24-hour shifts per month, with dates provided in advance. The baby attends daycare from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM, and the nanny will handle drop-off and pick-up during shifts, a short 9-minute drive.

The ideal candidate has extensive infant experience and is confident handling a newborn’s needs, including feeding, diapering, soothing, building healthy sleep routines and watching developmental milestones. The nanny must be available for continuous coverage during each scheduled shift. Overnight rest periods will be discussed with the family.

Benefits: Schedule provided in advance, meals and household groceries provided during shifts, payroll through a professional payroll service

Responsibilities:

• Provide attentive, loving and developmentally appropriate care for the infant
• Manage all aspects of newborn care, including feeding, diaper changes, bathing and soothing
• Follow the family’s preferred routines and instructions
• Track the infant’s feeding, sleep and developmental progress
• Keep the nursery and the baby’s supplies clean and organized
• Support safe sleep practices and keep the environment safe at all times
• Drive the baby to and from daycare in your own vehicle
• Communicate regularly with the parent about the infant’s care and daily routines
• Provide 24-hour coverage during scheduled shifts, including overnight care

Requirements:

• Prior professional infant and newborn experience
• Knowledge of newborn care, feeding and safe sleep practices
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred
• COVID-19, Tdap and flu vaccinations
• Valid driver’s license and your own reliable vehicle
• Live within the tri-state area
• Able to commit to 6–7 scheduled 24-hour shifts per month for at least one year
• Reliable, organized, attentive and comfortable working independently
• Must be able to provide 3–5 professional references, including previous infant-care positions

Upon submitting this form, you will be considered for any suitable positions, so there is no need to complete multiple applications.