Overview
Kind first-time parents living in TriBeCa, NY, are in search of a seasoned newborn care specialist to help guide them through this new phase of life. The role will start mid- to late November and last 3 to 6 months. The family is open to a 6-month commitment for the right person. This is a 20-hour-a-day role with a 4-hour break.
Responsibilities
The seasoned candidate will play a key role in guiding mom and dad and teaching them during this early stage. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Ensuring the baby’s safety, comfort, and overall well-being at all times
- Establishing and implementing healthy sleep habits and age-appropriate overnight routines that parents can confidently continue after the contract concludes
- Support feeding routines, including breastfeeding, pumping, bottle feeding, and formula supplementation as needed
- Maintain a calm, encouraging, and flexible approach to postpartum support
- Monitor newborn wellness and communicate any concerns appropriately
- Help establish healthy sleep and feeding routines
- Collaborate respectfully with parents to support their preferences and parenting style
- Ensure all newborn-related areas remain clean, organized, and stocked
Qualifications
- The ideal candidate will have a positive and calm demeanor with glowing references
- It is important that the candidate works well with first time parents and understand the difference between guiding and pushing.
- Ability and willingness to help where needed
- Able to travel
Requirements
- Valid U.S. Passport, Green Card, or Employment Authorization Card (EAC)
- Current vaccinations, including Flu, RSV, Tdap, and MMR
- Current Infant/Child CPR and First Aid certification
- Availability to commit to the full contract term
Salary and Benefits
- The family is open for the right candidate
- PLEASE write your daily rate in the anything else the recruiter should know section.
