Night Shift Newborn Care Specialists

Overview

Night Shift Newborn Care Specialist (NCS) - Two Positions

Woodside, CA | 5-month contract (option to extend)

Now interviewing | Baby due April 30!

Position Overview

• Two experienced Night Shift Newborn Care Specialists are needed to support first-time parents as they welcome their newborn.
• The role is focused on 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: 8:00 pm-8:00 am
• Ideal rotation: 3 days on / 3 days off
• Alternate option: 7 days on / 7 days off
• Local candidates strongly preferred; fly-in/fly-out may be considered for the right candidate/rotation fit.

Location & Work Environment

• Location: Woodside, CA (Bay Area)
• The specialist will be based in the nursery
• A bed in/near the nursery is provided for overnight shifts
• Private bathroom provided
• Mask-wearing is required

Compensation & Potential Support

• The family is offering an hourly rate of $55-60/+ hour, equivalent to $11,500k-13,000k/month based on the rotational schedule.
• Final compensation will be based on experience and qualifications.
• Relocation and/or housing assistance may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide complete overnight newborn care, including feeding support, burping, diapering, soothing, and resettling
• During the first month, you may need to remain awake for the entire shift; after that, the expectation may shift to waking only as needed
• Follow the family's approach to sleep foundations; they currently prefer gentle sleep conditioning (may evolve over time)
• Closely monitor the baby for any signs of illness, distress, reflux, breathing concerns, or other issues and respond immediately
• Maintain a calm, quiet presence in the home and protect the parents' rest

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 they are refined; currently:
  • Mother wishes to be woken for 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 reliable-comfortable 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 lift up to 30 pounds; comfortable being on your feet as needed during the shift
• Valid driver's license with clean record (vehicle may be provided for 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.

Job Status

Actively Seeking Applicants!