A family in Los Angeles, CA (90013) is seeking an experienced Short-Term Overnight Newborn Care Specialist to provide dedicated night care for their 1-week-old infant. This role is focused exclusively on the baby and supporting a calm, well-functioning postpartum environment. The caregiver will feel confident creating and maintaining a consistent sleep routine and supporting breastfeeding with care and confidence.
Schedule:
12 hours × 2 days per week, transitioning to 8 hours × 3 days per week · 24 hours per week · Duration: 6 weeks
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Provide attentive, developmentally appropriate care for a 1-week-old infant
- Provide night care support as needed
- Support healthy sleep rhythms and help establish gentle, age-appropriate sleep routines aligned with the family’s preferences
- Confidently support breastfeeding, tracking, and clear communication
- Diapering, bathing, soothing, and age-appropriate interaction.
- Offer guidance and education to first-time parents, supporting confidence and ease in early infant care
- Observe, track, and communicate developmental milestones, changes, and daily patterns
The ideal candidate is patient, caring, calm, and deeply attuned to both infant and family needs. They specialize in supporting first-time parents through education, guidance, and reassurance, helping create confidence during the early newborn stage. The candidate is a certified Newborn Care Specialist with a minimum of four years of professional newborn experience, including extensive hands-on care for infants ages 0–6 months. They bring a grounded, confident, and nurturing caregiving style and hold current Infant CPR and First Aid certification.
Must be fully vaccinated: (TDAP, TB Test, COVID- First two vaccines,
First COVID booster, Second COVID booster, Seasonal Flu Vaccine)
Compensation: $45/h
