Overview

Are you a dedicated and compassionate newborn care specialist who is looking for a very part-time nights position? Would you love to work with first time parents who need some support (and sleep!). Mom and Dad are looking for an experienced professional to come over twice a week to provide overnight care for their newborn so they can rest and focus on restructuring their new lives with their little one! Must be up-to-date and ready to show proof of TDAP, Flu and Covid vaccines. They're really looking for a caregiver who can be an extension of them throughout the night, helping with feedings, wake-ups, and more. The ideal candidate is supportive, excited to work with new parents, and sensitive to their and the baby's needs. They're looking for caregivers that will not be coming to their home from other commitments during the day. You should be ready to show up well rested to begin your shifts. It's $30 to $35/hour and they are looking for somebody to stay on for 6 to 10 weeks.

The Ideal Sitter for this Job

Someone non judgemental with a calming presence. Ideally this caregiver is an NCS with experience providing overnight care. Mom and dad are first time parents so someone with lots of experience who can help provide guidance at times would be amazing! They are looking for somebody that does not have other commitments directly before working with them, to ensure that the caregiver is well rested for the night.

Schedule

Two nights per week, flexible on which nights. The position is temporary and will last through the end of Spring TBD. 10 P.M. to 6 A.M. or 7 P.M. to 7 A.M/ 8 P.M. to 8 A.M. Approximate and TBD.

About the Children

8-week-old baby, boy: As of right now the baby is still struggling with a consistent schedule so Mom and Dad would love someone who can help them establish and maintain some structure around sleeping/feeding times!

Responsibilities

Your main responsibility will be caring for the baby throughout the night and trying your best to stick within the structures Mom and Dad are establishing for the baby’s routine. You must be able to stay up with the baby during the night. You will primarily work out of the living room and are welcome to nap on the couch while the baby is sleeping but you must be able to wake up once the baby is awake!

Additional Information

Caregiver must be covid vaxxed and boosted, flu and TDAP. The family can be flexible on what 2 days of the week the caregiver would like to come over and can push the start time to earlier if need be. The position is short term and will likely end after Spring.