Newborn Care Specialist

A warm, loving family in San Francisco is joyfully preparing to welcome a new baby in early December. They're seeking an experienced and trained Newborn Care Specialist to support them for the first several months. This will be a true team effort. Mom plans to be very hands-on, and the NCS will work closely with the parents and the family's new day Nanny, passing the torch smoothly between shifts. The right person knows how to gracefully support eager parents from the background and when to step in and take the lead, especially during overnights. The family communicates with kindness and directness and sees feedback as something that brings the team together and keeps the home running smoothly. Experience in fully staffed homes is a plus, as is helping families establish routines, eventual sleep schedule, and feeding support, and preparing the nursery ahead of baby's arrival. 

• Targeting a contract ideally between 5–6 months starting December 1 (or earlier for the right candidate); a shorter contracted time may be considered for the right candidate
• Schedule 18 hours a day, with a 6-hour break during the day time (ex: 9:30am-3:30pm off).
• Travel to Napa may be required several times per month, as well as some international and domestic travel
• Additional hours may be requested and will be compensated accordingly
• Open to W-2 or 1099 arrangements, depending on if the candidate has a business entity established

• →Provide full-charge care of the newborn overnight, and work in tandem in daytime
• →Soothe, feed, diaper, and support healthy sleep habits from the earliest days
• →Monitor baby's wellbeing with calm attention, including feeding cues and developmental milestones
• →Support the parents' involvement and preferences, including feeding goals

• →Help prepare the nursery ahead of baby's arrival, recommending essential supplies, equipment, and layout
• →Keep the nursery stocked, organized, and ready each evening
• →Infant laundry, including washing, folding, and putting away
• →Washing, sterilizing, and preparing bottles
• →Light tidying of the nursery and feeding areas

Communication & Teamwork

• →Keep a clear nightly log of feedings, diapers, sleep, and any important notes
• →Communicate thoughtfully with the parents and daytime Nanny to ensure smooth handoffs
• →Raise concerns early and respectfully, always keeping baby's wellbeing at the center
• →Share guidance on sleep, milestones, and feeding, among other domains

• At least three full years of professional experience as a Newborn Care Specialist in private homes with verifiable references
• Formal, standardized training from a reputable program for in newborn care with associated certificate
• Strong references from multiple previous NCS contracts
• Trustline Certified, or willing to do so as soon as possible
• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• Valid Infant CPR and First Aid certifications
• Able to work and live in a home with cats (no allergies)
• Up to date on vaccinations related to infant care, including recent Tdap, COVID-19, and influenza, plus immunity to MMR, Varicella, and Hepatitis B
• Able to submit to a background check
• Strict confidentiality and willingness to sign a non-disclosure agreement
• Non-smoker and non-vaper when on and off duty
• Able to lift and carry an infant and care equipment, up to approximately 30 pounds
• Comfortable standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing stairs, and moving between rooms throughout the night
• Willing to relocate to San Francisco and live-in for the duration of the engagement