Night Shift Newborn Care Specialist

Night Shift Newborn Care Specialist (NCS)

Woodside CA 5-month contract (option to extend)

Now interviewing Baby due April 30!

Position Overview

• Experienced Night Shift Newborn Care Specialist needed to support first-time parents as they welcome their newborn.
• The roleis focusedon expert overnight infant care strong communication with parents and maintaining a clean highly hygienic nursery environment.
• The family is open to meeting candidates who may be interested in transitioning into a long-term ROTA nanny role in the future (not required for this contract).

Schedule

• Overnight shift: Monday-Friday 8:00 pm8:00 am
• Local candidates strongly preferred; fly-in/fly-out maybe consideredfor therightcandidate/rotation fit.

Location & Work Environment

• Location: Woodside CA (Bay Area)
• The specialist willbe basedin the nursery
• A bed in/near the nurseryis providedfor overnight shifts
• Private bathroom provided
• Mask-wearing is required

Compensation & Potential Support

• The family is offering an hourly rate of $55-60/ hour.
• Final compensation willbe basedon experience and qualifications.
• Relocation and/or housing assistance may be consideredon a case-by-case basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide complete overnight newborn care including feeding support burping diapering soothing andresettling
• During the first month you may need to remain awake for the entire shift; after that the expectation may shift to waking only asneeded
• Follow the familys approach to sleep foundations; they currently prefer gentle sleep conditioning (may evolveover time)
• Closely monitor the baby for any signs of illness distress reflux breathing concerns or other issuesandrespondimmediately
• Maintain a calm quiet presence in the home and protect the parentsrest

Nursery & Infant-Related Household Tasks

• Prepare and organize bottles/feedings (breastmilk formula or supplements as directed)
• Strict bottle and pump-part sterilization; keep all feeding tools clean and ready
• Keep the nursery tidy stocked and organized (diapers wipes creams swaddles etc.)
• Manage diaper disposal appropriately and restock supplies before shift end
• Handle minor related tasks such as logging bottle sterilization and nursery organization

Communication & Parent Partnership

• Maintain a clear detailed overnight log including:
  • Feeding times and amounts
  • Diaper changes (wet/soiled)
  • Sleep intervals and overall rest quality
  • Notes on temperament comfort and any concerns
• Provide a quiet efficient handoff at shift end
• Follow post-birth instructions as theyare refined; currently:
  • Mother wishes tobe wokenfor all feedings
  • Parents would like coaching on newborn care tasks and best practices
  • Wake the mother immediately if anything feels off or concerning

Household Dynamic

• Fast-paced supportive two-parent household with staff in place to keep the home running smoothly
• Parents split time between Bay Area homes and work in and out of the home regularly
• The ideal candidate is adaptable confident working alongside staff and naturally respectful of boundaries and privacy

Ideal Candidate

• Warm professional steady and reliablecomfortable guiding new parents with confidence and kindness
• Detail-oriented with strong instincts and excellent judgment overnight
• Collaborative and team-minded in a staffed home
• Easygoing positive and communicates clearly
• Nurturing trustworthy discreet and aligned with strong ethical standards
• Comfortable with a very hygiene-focused environment and consistent masking

Required Qualifications & Certifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant professional newborn care experience (NCS night nanny or doula)
• NCS/doula experience with at least 4 families
• Demonstrated expertise in newborn feeding soothing routines sleep foundations and developmental milestones
• Newborn care training preferred (Newborn Care Solutions or other CACHE-accredited program)
• Infant CPR/First Aid certification
• TrustLine certification required
• Current/updated vaccinations required or willingness to obtain including:
  • COVID vaccination and annual boosters
  • Annual flu shot
  • Tdap and MMR
  • Current TB clearance (and current Tdap noted above)
• Ability to liftupto 30 pounds; comfortable being on your feet as needed during the shift
• Valid drivers license withcleanrecord (vehicle may be providedfor work-related driving)
• Valid passport preferred
• Swimming ability and comfort around water preferred (for future childcare needs)

Travel

• The family does not plan to require travel during this NCS contract.