Wonderful, warm, first-time parents on the Upper East Side are looking for an experienced Newborn Care Specialist (NCS)/nanny to help care for their 5-month-old son. 

Include, but are not limited to:

• Provide attentive, loving care for the infant 
• Manage overnight care, including feeding, bathing, soothing, diapering, and helping him maintain a healthy sleep routine
• Follow and help establish consistent daily and nighttime routines
• Pay close attention to his cues, development, and changing needs
• Communicate clearly with parents about sleep, feeding, mood, milestones, and keep a log
• Keep the nursery organized and tidy
• Handle the baby's laundry using the washer/dryer in the apartment
• Do light cleaning and tidying related to the baby 
• Help keep the baby's environment calm, clean, and organized
• Work collaboratively with parents and other family members/caregivers when needed
• Provide knowledgeable newborn guidance and support to the parents

• Calm, patient, warm, and nurturing
• Confident handling overnight care independently
• Understands infant sleep, feeding, and developmental needs
• Discreet and professional
• Works well in a busy household without becoming overwhelmed
• Takes initiative and notices what needs to be done
• Collaborative and supportive
• Highly reliable and consistent

• Extensive experience caring for newborns and young infants
• Ability to commit for at least 2 months and provide the family with first right of refusal for extension of contract
• Excellent communicator and proactive in addressing concerns
• CPR Certified
• Up-to-date vaccinations
• Legal to work in the U.S.

The family is offering $40 to $50/hr, commensurate with experience.