Newborn Care Specialist in the Cotswold Area

Charlotte’s Best Nanny Agency is assisting a family in the Cotswold area in finding a Newborn Care Specialist for their baby, due in October. The nanny would be needed to work 11:00 pm - 7:00 am, ranging from 5 - 7 nights a week.

The best newborn care specialist would be a dedicated, compassionate professional who is experienced and passionate about caring for newborns. Each evening, the newborn care specialist would be expected to come in and meet and exceed the needs of the baby each night. This includes soothing the baby, changing the baby, feeding the baby, putting the baby to bed, ensuring safe sleep, and ensuring baby-related duties are completed. There will be a bedroom provided for the newborn care specialist to rest while the baby is sleeping. A monitor will be provided so the newborn care specialist can check in on the baby as needed while the baby sleeps. The family is looking for a newborn care specialist who possesses Newborn Care Specialist training (a certificate would be a major plus) and is CPR and First Aid certified. Any NICU, nursing, or medical experience would be a plus but is not required. The newborn care specialist should have the warmth and enthusiasm to provide expert care to the baby each night.

Nanny Responsibilities Include:

• Meeting needs of the baby (feeding, changing, sleeping, and comforting)

• Ensuring the baby has a safe sleep environment

• Handling diapering, bathing, soothing techniques, and umbilical cord care

• Bringing baby to mom for feedings, or bottle feeding if needed

• Logging diaper changes, sleep, and other important details of baby’s night.

Household Duties Include (Children are first priority):

• Assist with baby’s laundry and linens

• Changing baby’s sheets and changing pad cover

• Restocking diapers and other baby items

• Tidying up after child and NCS

• Washing and sanitizing bottles and pump parts

• Emptying diaper pail as needed

Pets: The family has two 40-pound Goldendoodles. The newborn care specialist must be ok with dogs and not allergic to them.

Qualifications:

• Newborn Care Specialist Certificate

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

• Newborn care specialist certificate or medical licensure is a plus (CNA, RN, LPN, MD, etc.)

• Have a professional resume

• Fill out a complete online application

• Pass a pre-screening interview with Charlotte’s Best Nanny Agency

• Pass a national background check, including a driving record check

• Have a valid driver’s license

• Have safe and reliable transportation

• Have a minimum of three professional references

• Be non-smoking/vaping

• CPR and First Aid Certified

• Newborn care specialist should be fluent in English; any additional languages are a plus

• Must be up to date on vaccinations, including childhood vaccines and TDAP before starting the position.

Start Date, Salary, and Benefits:

• This position starts around October 2026 (once the baby is born)

• Legal pay is offered at $35 - $50 an hour, depending on experience and expertise

• Continued pay while the family is away

• Two weeks of paid time off

• 3 Paid Sick Days

• Paid Mileage for driving on the Job

• Paid Major Holidays

• Annual performance-based bonus