Newborn Care Specialist - Chelsea, Manhattan - $40-50/hour

Job ID: #2483

Position Overview

Brooklyn Manny & Nanny is seeking an experienced Newborn Care Specialist for our client expecting their first child in September. This temporary position offers an opportunity to provide essential support during the critical postpartum period, helping establish healthy routines while supporting the family's recovery and adjustment.

Schedule & Location

Start Date: September 9th, 2025 - meeting client at home upon arrival from hospital; with availability to start September 7th, getting acclimated in the nursery etc.
Duration: 1-month temporary position
Initial Schedule: 24-hour live-in care for first 2 weeks post C-section
Ongoing Schedule: 12-hour shifts, 5 days per week Monday-Friday
Location: Chelsea, Manhattan
Accommodations: Live-in position for the first 2 weeks, with private bedroom and bathroom provided in Chelsea

Responsibilities

  • Provide expert newborn care for infant during critical first weeks

  • Establish healthy sleep routines and feeding schedules

  • Support parents during postpartum recovery period, especially following C-section

  • Create a calm, healing environment that facilitates family rest and bonding

  • Share knowledge and expertise on newborn care best practices with parents

  • Provide hands-on guidance and education on infant care techniques

  • Maintain detailed logs of baby's feeding, sleeping, and developmental progress

  • Support breastfeeding goals and provide lactation guidance as appropriate

  • Maintain absolute discretion and confidentiality regarding family matters

  • Adapt to family's needs during this transitional period

  • Comfortable interaction with friendly, medium-sized family dog

Requirements

  • Extensive experience as a professional Newborn Care Specialist

  • Proven expertise in postpartum family support and newborn care

  • Experience supporting families through C-section recovery

  • Knowledge of infant sleep training methods and feeding schedules

  • Professional, warm, and nurturing approach to childcare

  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

  • Respectful of privacy and family dynamics during vulnerable time

  • Comfortable with live-in arrangements in Chelsea location

  • Valid driver's license preferred but not required

  • Current CPR and First Aid certification preferred

  • Professional references from previous newborn care positions

  • Legal authorization to work in the United States

Compensation

  • Hourly Rate: $40-50 per hour based on experience

  • Overtime rates apply: 1.5x rate for hours over 44/week (live-in)

  • Private bedroom and bathroom provided in Chelsea location

How to Apply

Qualified candidates, please complete the form below and upload your resume. To be considered for all future job opportunities, please visit our agency application page to complete our full agency application. All applications are carefully reviewed, and we will contact selected candidates for interviews.

Brooklyn Manny & Nanny is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse team.

This Chelsea position is presented by Brooklyn Manny and Nanny, the Best NYC Nanny Agency since 2013, serving families throughout New York.