Overview
A wonderful couple based in Miami Beach is seeking a knowledgeable and supportive temporary newborn care specialist or infant nanny for their baby born November 2024 to start ASAP. The schedule would be 20/7 the first month or so and then likely 18/7 or 18/6 after. The expected length of the term is 3 months, finishing end of May/beginning of June. There will be some short-term travel expected throughout the contracted term. The position can be live-in or live-out if the candidate is local to the Miami area.
Responsibilities
- Prioritizing the safety and well-being of the baby at all times
- Implementing effective sleep and feeding routines
- Age-appropriate engagement of the baby that encourages meeting of developmental milestones including daily stroller walks and taking the baby to the park for some time on a blanket or play mat
- Providing practical tools to enable mom to keep baby on schedule during the day, thus setting baby up for success at night, and vice versa
- Be willing to travel with the family
- Provide recommendations on items for the nursery/baby
- Provide professional guidance as it pertains to baby care, while respecting the family’s personal preferences
- Full-charge care, when required
- Light housekeeping related to baby and oneself
Qualifications
- Must ideally have at least 5 years' verifiable experience working as a newborn care specialist or nanny with extensive infant experience
- Training and continuing education in the newborn care and child development fields
- An easygoing and warm attitude and be able to strike a balance between providing suggestions to parents and following their lead
- A family-oriented and evidence-based approach to the newborn care career
- Fluency in a second language, ideally Spanish, would be a plus
Requirements
- US passport, Green Card or EAC
- Up to date on Tdap and MMR vaccinations
- Passport ready and willing to travel, if required
- Available to start ASAP and commit to the full contract term of 3 months
Salary and Benefits
- Pay rate will be commensurate with experience, training, credentials, and personality fit. From $600+ per day
- Benefits offered for the short-term role would include paid sick days and possibly Paid Time Off
