A lovely family in Brooklyn is seeking a daytime newborn care specialist to provide support for approximately 8-12 weeks for their baby due January 10. The schedule will be 5-7 days per week, 10-12 hours per day. Mom will be on maternity leave, but is looking for daytime assistance. The contract may be extended or include nighttime coverage after the grandparents leave the second week of February.

• All aspects of providing attentive and nurturing newborn care, including feeding and bathing
• Diaper changes and maintaining hygiene
• Baby laundry, bottle/pump part cleaning and sanitizing, and cleaning of toys and other baby items
• Maintain a clean and tidy environment
• Engage the baby with age-appropriate activities
• Provide outdoor time for the baby, such as walks
• Provide recommendations for nursery items and daily routines
• Carry out parents’ preferences
• Maintain a calm and supportive environment
• Encourage healthy sleep habits following AAP safe sleep guidelines
• Maintain a log of pertinent information, including noting feedings and diaper changes

• Collaborative and kind team player; willing to work with grandparents around during the first month
• Professional and communicative
• Knowledge of infant care best practices, safety protocols, and first aid
• Happy to support a first-time mother in a warm and nurturing way
• Trustworthy and dependable
• Open to travel to additional locations, including Manhattan, Greenwich, CT, and Woodstock, NY. Travel would be minimal at the start, with increasing frequency as the baby grows

• 5+ years as a newborn care specialist
• Commuting distance to Brooklyn, as this is a live-out position
• CPR and first aid certified, willing to renew before start date
• Up-to-date vaccinations – Tdap, flu
• Available to commit for a minimum of 8 weeks
• Legal to work in the U.S.

The family is offering $45-65 per hour, commensurate with experience