Newborn Care Specialist

A private family expecting a baby (due May
7) is seeking an experienced Newborn Care Specialist to provide professional, newborn-focused care beginning in late April. The initial phase will take place in Las Vegas for approximately 1-2 weeks just prior to the birth and after the birth (surrogacy arrangement). After that period, the role will transition with the family to New York City for 8-16 weeks.

During the first phase, coverage may include extended hours depending on family needs. Once in New York City, care will likely shift to structured coverage (day and/or night shifts shared with another caregiver).

This position is strictly newborn-focused and does not include general nanny or household management responsibilities.

• Provide attentive, developmentally appropriate newborn care
• Support and implement feeding plans (breast milk and/or formula)
• Prepare and sterilize bottles and pumping equipment
• Track feeding, sleep, and diaper output
• Establish and support healthy newborn routines
• Implement safe sleep practices aligned with current AAP guidelines
• Monitor for signs of jaundice, feeding intolerance, dehydration, fever, or other concerns
• Administer pediatrician-prescribed medications as directed
• Support parents in newborn education and transition in home
• Maintain a calm, organized nursery environment
• Maintain strict discretion and confidentiality

• Minimum 2 years of newborn-specific experience (0–12 weeks)
• At least 3 completed newborn placements from birth through 6+ weeks
• Experience with overnight care and/or structured shift care
• Current Infant CPR certification
• Strong knowledge of safe sleep standards
• Legally authorized to work in the United States (no sponsorship)
• Willing to be hired as a W-2 household employee or a 1099
• Willing to travel to Las Vegas and return to New York City with the family (travel and lodging paid for by the employer)
• Willing to complete background and reference checks

• Experience supporting surrogate births or hospital-based postpartum care
• NCS (preferred), RN, LPN or postpartum certification (not required)
• Experience in private homes requiring discretion
• Ability to collaborate smoothly with another caregiver in a shared-shift structure

• Start window:
  April 27-May 1 (flexible for early delivery)
• Las Vegas:
  Approximately 1-2 weeks pre and post-birth
• New York City:
  Structured shift-based care (day and/or night coverage)
• Anticipated total engagement: 8–16 weeks

Sheba Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to any characteristic protected by law. As part of the hiring process, candidates may be subject to background and reference checks. A conditional offer of employment may also require medical clearance confirming fitness to work with infants, which may be conducted by a licensed provider designated by the employer at the employer’s expense.

The employer will receive only confirmation of fitness for duty and not any underlying medical records, consistent with applicable law.