Newborn Care Specialist or Night​/Infant Nanny; -Hour Shifts | Orleans, LA family

A private, professional New Orleans–based family is seeking a Newborn Care Specialist or Night/Infant Nanny to provide full newborn coverage through 12-hour night shifts.

Their baby is expected via surrogate in early February and may arrive earlier than anticipated, so candidates must be flexible with start date. Initial care will take place in West Palm Beach, FL, where the baby will be born, followed by travel with the family back to New Orleans, their primary residence.

This role is expected to last approximately 4months postpartum, with the possibility of extension.

Schedule12-hour position:

Night

Shift: approximately 7pm–7am

Ideal Experience

• 3-5+ years of professional newborn experience
• NCS certification strongly preferred
• Experience supporting premature, medically delicate, or higher-needs newborns is a plus
• Comfortable providing care in the early postpartum period and adapting as needs evolve

About the Family

This is a very private, highly professional household and first-time parents who are seeking calm, capable, and emotionally intelligent caregivers. They value discretion, reliability, and collaboration and are looking for someone confident in newborn care who can also gently guide and support new parents.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive, nurturing, and high-quality newborn care
• Support feeding, soothing, diapering, and safe sleep practices
• Track and communicate sleep, feeding, and daily routines
• Maintain a calm, clean, and safe environment for the baby
• Support and educate parents with warmth and professionalism
• Prepare bottles and manage baby-related organization
• Travel with the family as needed and assist with transitions

Qualifications

• Infant/Child CPR certification required
• Strong knowledge of newborn development, sleep, and feeding
• Calm, grounded, detail-oriented, and reliable
• Comfortable supporting first-time parents
• Discreet and respectful of a private household
• Fluent English required (Spanish a plus)
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Open to travel and temporary relocation

Compensation

• $30–$40/hour , depending on experience and certification
• Competitive pay for highly qualified NCS candidates
• Travel costs and accommodations provided when applicable

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is kind, centered, trustworthy, and confident, with a genuine love for newborn care and a desire to support first-time parents during this important transition. This role is best suited for someone who enjoys structure, takes initiative, and approaches caregiving with both professionalism and heart.