A wonderful family in Jacksonville, FL is seeking an experienced and nurturing Newborn Care Specialist (NCS)/ Postpartum Doula to provide daytime support for their newborn, expected in August.

Position Details:

• Start Date: August 2025
• Schedule: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Days Off: To be negotiated; flexibility appreciated
• Contract Length: 9 months
• Overnight Coverage: Already in place with a dedicated overnight NCS

The ideal candidate will be highly knowledgeable in newborn care, supportive of the postpartum journey, and comfortable working collaboratively with other caregivers. This is a fantastic opportunity to support a kind and respectful family through their baby’s earliest months and possibly beyond. Housing is not provided.

• Prioritizing the safety and well-being of the baby
• Postpartum care, breastfeeding/bottle feeding assistance
• Umbilical cord care
• Assist with food transition
• Full-charge care, including bathing and diapering
• Following and establishing routines, including sleep training
• Light housekeeping related to baby – baby’s laundry, bottle/pump part cleaning, sanitizing, and sanitizing baby’s toys
• Engage the baby and encourage development through age-appropriate activities
• Track and log the baby’s developmental milestones and assist with reaching them
• Provide recommendations on items to buy for the nursery and the baby
• Take the baby out for walks and outdoor time
• Adhere to parents’ preferences and philosophies
• Travel with family if requested

• 5+ years as an NCS
• Experience as a postpartum doula
• Professional, warm, and kind
• Intuitive and proactive
• Trustworthy and dependable
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Must be organized, punctual, and keep things tidy
• Supportive and passionate about infants and care

• Must be legal to work in the U.S.
• Up to date on vaccinations
• Infant CPR certified
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Ability to travel
• Pet friendly - Family has a dog

Competitive above market rate DOE