What are the responsibilities and job description for the Newborn Care Specialist in Astoria, Queens #525 position at A Nanny Match?
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New parents in Astoria, NY, are seeking an experienced and knowledgeable Newborn Care Specialist for their first child, due in April.
The start date will be approximately April 2nd, 2025.
The contract will be for 4 weeks, possibly extension if mutually agreed upon.
The schedule is 7pm - 7am, Monday through Friday.
Job responsibilities include but are not limited to;
- Everything involving the safety, care, and well-being of the child.
- Guiding the parents on best care practices while supporting the parent’s decisions.
- Help create a sleep and feeding schedule.
- Diaper and clothes changes as needed
- Maintaining overall healthy hygiene of the baby.
- The baby’s laundry.
- Equipment sterilization.
- Keeping the baby’s room and bathroom clean and tidy.
- Helping to maintain a clean and sterile environment for the baby.
- Providing a list of suggestions for the baby’s room and for baby-related products.
- To soothe the baby using skilled and proven techniques that help calm newborns and to help establish a calm and peaceful environment for the baby.
- Keep track of the overnight routine (the baby’s eating, sleeping, and behavioral patterns).
The ideal candidate will have 5 years of experience as a newborn care specialist / night nurse, and wll be warm, patient, gentle, reliable, proactive, and professional, with excellent communication skills.
Qualifications:
- 5 years of relevant NCS/ Night Nurse experience.
- Legally permitted to work in the U.S.
- Proactive, supportive, and neat, clean, orderly.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent references.
- Trained in Infant CPR and First Aid.
- Fully Vaccinated (covid, Tdap, Flu, MMR)
- Live within a reasonable distance from Astoria.
Compensation: $40-45.00 an hour, depending on experience and credentials.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overnight shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40 - $45