Rotational Newborn Care Specialist / in New York, New York

A warm, highly private family in New York City is seeking an experienced Rotational Newborn Care Specialist to support them as they welcome their first child. This engagement begins with a 3-month newborn contract with up to 24-hour daily coverage, 7 days on / 7 days off. For the right fit, there is strong potential to transition into a long-term infant caregiver role through 18–24 months. The family is looking for a calm, confident, and highly experienced professional who can operate independently, respect privacy and security protocols, and provide exceptional, evidence-based newborn care. This is an ideal role for someone who values discretion, structure, and seamless partnership during the newborn phase.
 

This is a highly respectful, service-oriented household seeking a professional who brings warmth, confidence, and strong boundaries while delivering exceptional newborn care.

**Temporary relocation offered**

Key Responsibilities:

Newborn Care

• Ensure baby’s safety, health, and well-being at all times

• Implement safe sleep practices aligned with current guidelines

• Support feeding and sleep rhythm development

• Monitor feeding patterns, diapering, and early developmental progress

• Provide clear daily handoffs and routine tracking

Feeding & Overnight Support

• Bring baby to mother for breastfeeding overnight and as needed

• Support burping and resettling

• Wash and prepare bottles

• Clean and maintain pumping equipment

• Keep feeding systems organized and ready

Maternal Support (First 30 Days)

• Provide thoughtful recovery support, including ice, medications, food, and hydration

• Anticipate postpartum needs with care and discretion

Environment & Organization

• Maintain pristine baby-related spaces

• Launder and replace linens as needed

• Monitor inventory and proactively flag supply needs

• Prepare stroller and diaper bag for daily walks and outings

• Participate in baby + dog walks

Communication & Coordination

• Provide concise, professional communication

• Work independently with minimal supervision

• Coordinate respectfully with parents and household staff

• Strict adherence to NDA and security protocols

Qualifications:

Required

• 8+ years minimum professional newborn care experience

• NCS certification 

• Extensive overnight and high-coverage schedule experience

• Current Infant/Child CPR & First Aid

• Up-to-date vaccinations

• Legally authorized to work in the U.S.

• Comfortable with dogs

• Excellent verifiable reference

• Clean background check

Preferred

• RN or postpartum background

• Gentle sleep training knowledge

• Lactation support experience

• Experience with first-time parents
   

Location: New York City (will provide temporary relocation and provide off-site housing during off weeks)
 

Schedule: 7 on 7 off; up to 24 hours per day, minimum guarantee of 12 hours per day
 

Compensation: 55-65/hr + OT, 1099, 3-month contract to begin, potential to extend and convert to W2 nanny position