Overview
A kind family in Greenwich, CT is seeking two rotational long-term Newborn Care Specialists for their second baby, due first week of February, 2025. The schedule will be live-in during shift, 20/7, on a 7-14 day rotation, for 6 months. The NCS will go back to their own home base on their off weeks. The NCS should be available from February 3rd 2025, through July 31st 2025, with some flexibility for an earlier start if the baby arrives early and the option to extend if available at the end of the term. Their older child has a nanny, so the NCS's duties would strictly be the baby, but NCS must be willing and able to work in a team environment. The family is currently only considering local candidates, or candidates with a reasonable commute.
Responsibilities
- Prioritizing the safety and well-being of the baby at all times
- Overall care of the baby
- Help ensure the baby is on a feeding routine, helping mom with breastfeeding if she chooses, and assisting with bottles if needed
- Implementing an effective sleep routine that the family can follow once the term ends
- Supporting the family
- Postpartum Care
- Provide professional guidance as it pertains to baby, while respecting the family’s personal preferences
- Assist with baby related tasks such as washing and sanitizing baby products, laundry, organizing, etc
Qualifications
- Friendly, personable, with the ability to read the room.
- Calm demeanor
- Hands on and resourceful but also knows when to give the family space
Requirements
- At least 5 years' verifiable experience working as a newborn care specialist
- Experience working 20/7 shifts
- Experience living-in
- US passport, Green Card or EAC
- Up to date on Flu/RSV/TDap and MMR vaccinations
- First Aid and CPR certified, or willing to certify before employment begins
- Available to commit for the entire placement
- Excellent verifiable references
Salary and Benefits
- Daily rate is competitive and based on experience
