A loving family on the Upper East Side of NY is seeking a newborn care specialist to provide support for approximately 10 weeks for their one-month-old twins. The schedule will be Monday through Friday, from 8am to 6pm or 8am to 8pm. Mom is on maternity leave and is hands-on but needs assistance. The family has a night nurse for evening coverage. Only local candidates will be considered as they are looking to hire immediately.

• All aspects of providing attentive and nurturing newborn care, including feeding and bathing
• Diaper changes and maintaining hygiene
• Light housekeeping related to baby- laundry, bottle/pump part cleaning and sanitizing, and cleaning of toys
• Maintain a clean and tidy environment
• Engage the baby with age-appropriate activities
• Provide outdoor time for baby -walks
• Provide recommendations for nursery items and daily routines
• Carry out parents’ preferences
• Maintain a calm and supportive environment
• Encourage healthy sleep habits
• Communicate with parents about the baby’s daily activities and feeding schedules
• Monitor the baby’s health and development, noting any concerns
• Maintain a log of pertinent information, including noting feedings and diaper changes

• Collaborative and kind
• Professional and communicative
• Strong observational skills to monitor the baby’s behaviors and health
• Intuitive and thoughtful
• Knowledge of infant care best practices, safety protocols, and first aid
• Warm and nurturing
• Trustworthy and dependable 

• 5+ years as a newborn care specialist, prior experience with twin preferred
• Physically capable of taking care of two babies at once
• CPR certified
• NCS certification preferred
• Up-to-date vaccinations – Tdap, flu
• Available to commit for 10 weeks
• Legal to work in the U.S.
• Must be available to start immediately

The family is offering $50+ per hour commensurate with experience.