Career Newborn Care Specialist Team Needed for 24/7 Newborn Care – Rotational or Split Schedule in Newton, Massachusetts

Location

Newton, Massachusetts

Job Type

Full-time

Salary

$40 – $45/hr

Company

Tiny Treasures Nanny Agency

Families Location: Newton, MA

Number of children and Age: 1 child, their newborn due in the Fall.

Type of Position: Newborn Care for 6-12 months

Schedule:

Option 1: Rotational Schedule (Preferred for non-local candidates)

• The family is open to either a rotational schedule (5 days on / 5 days off, 24-hour coverage) Ideal for candidates willing to travel up to - 4 hours away.

Option 2: Split Shift Schedule (Local candidates preferred)

• Or a split schedule with one NCS working 7 days/week 12-hour day shifts and another working 7 days/week 12-hour night shifts. Best suited for candidates who live locally

Compensation & benefits: $40-$45/hr.

Start Date: 10/08/2026.

Travel Required: No.

Additional info: The coverage for this position ranges from 6 to 12 months.

Family Overview:

A loving but busy first-time family in Waban, Newton, MA is seeking two experienced, proactive Newborn Care Specialists (NCS) to provide 24/7 care for their newborn during the early months following birth.

The family is open to either a rotational schedule (5 days on / 5 days off, 24-hour coverage) or a split schedule with one NCS working 7 days/week 12-hour day shifts and another working 7 days/week 12-hour night shifts.

As both parents will be returning to work shortly after the baby arrives, they are looking for dependable, knowledgeable caregivers who can provide consistent, high-quality support.

Position Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Provide attentive, nurturing, and safety-focused care for their newborn at all times

• Provide full-spectrum newborn care, including feeding (breast milk and/or formula), diapering, soothing, and maintaining consistent daily routines

• Support and track the baby’s developmental milestones, ensuring age-appropriate growth and engagement at every stage

• Create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment that encourages healthy cognitive, emotional, and physical development

• Implement and guide healthy sleep habits, including establishing routines and supporting gentle sleep training methods as the baby matures

• Engage the baby in developmentally appropriate activities, including tummy time, sensory play, and early interaction to promote motor and cognitive skills

Manage all aspects of feeding, including:

• Preparing and warming bottles

• Sterilizing bottles, pump parts, and feeding equipment

• Maintaining cleanliness and organization of all feeding supplies

• Support the transition to solid foods when age-appropriate, including introducing new foods safely, monitoring for allergies, and encouraging positive feeding habits

• Maintain detailed daily logs of feeding, sleep, diapering, and developmental observations

• Keep all baby-related items clean and organized, including:

• Nursery and sleep areas

• Baby laundry

• Toys (including regular sanitizing/sterilizing)

• Monitor the baby’s health and well-being, recognizing and responding appropriately to any concerns

• Proactively troubleshoot common newborn challenges (sleep regressions, feeding issues, fussiness, etc.) with confidence and experience

• Communicate clearly and regularly with parents, providing updates and collaborating on care approaches

Qualifications:

• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

• CPR and First-Aid certifications

• Minimum of 3–5+ years of professional newborn care experience, preferably as a Newborn Care Specialist (NCS) or in a similar role

• Strong knowledge of newborn development and early infant milestones, including sleep patterns, feeding, and growth stages

• Bottle preparation and proper sterilization practices

• Supporting feeding transitions, including introducing solid foods at appropriate developmental stages

• Ability to travel (for rotational candidates living up to ~4 hours away)

• Proactive and able to work independently while also collaborating with parents

• Highly organized with the ability to maintain detailed logs and communicate clearly with parents

• Confident in handling common newborn challenges (colic, reflux, sleep regressions, feeding difficulties) with a calm, solutions-oriented approach

• Up-to-date vaccinations (Tdap, Flu, COVID-19, and Booster).

• Up-to-date Infant/Child CPR and First Aid certification

Pay: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour

Work Location: In person