Newborn Care Specialist Position

Start Date: Early December 2026 (baby due December 6, 2026)
Location: McLean, VA
Compensation: $40–$55/hour, based on experience
Commitment: Temporary, 12–16 weeks
Schedule: Monday–Friday or Monday–Saturday, 8:00am–4:00pm (five to six days per week)
Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week (up to 48 with a sixth day)

Position Overview
A family in McLean, Virginia is looking for a warm, dependable, experienced daytime newborn nanny to care for their son, due in early December 2026. This is a temporary role lasting 12–16 weeks, and it can be live-in or live-out. The job is focused entirely on attentive, hands-on care of the newborn during the day. The family wants someone calm, quiet, and consistent who has real experience caring for infants in a private home.

The household already has a housekeeper, a personal assistant, and a social media manager, so you’ll need to be comfortable working alongside other staff. The family also has three friendly dogs: a Mini Goldendoodle and two Pomeranians. A separate overnight newborn care provider covers nights, and your shifts won’t overlap. You’ll keep in touch through written notes and texts so the baby’s feeding, sleep, and daily routines stay consistent around the clock.

Benefits: Competitive hourly pay, payroll with taxes withheld, benefits package (details shared at offer stage), live-in or live-out option, supportive household with staff in place

Responsibilities:

• Full daytime care of the newborn, including feeding, burping, diapering, bathing, dressing, and soothing
• Preparing bottles and feeding, and supporting feeding routines as directed by the parents
• Following and reinforcing the feeding and nap schedule set with the overnight caregiver
• Keeping a clear written log of feedings, diapers, and naps
• Leaving notes and texting updates for the overnight caregiver and parents
• Following safe sleep practices at all times
• Age-appropriate engagement, including tummy time, gentle play, and face-to-face interaction
• Reading, playing music, and singing with the baby throughout the day
• Supporting healthy early development and sharing observations with the parents
• Washing, folding, and putting away the baby’s clothing, bedding, and burp cloths
• Keeping the nursery clean, organized, and restocked
• Cleaning and sterilizing bottles, pump parts, and feeding supplies
• Keeping the changing station and diaper bag stocked
• Tracking baby supplies and shopping for them as needed
• Occasional baby-related errands (no driving the baby)

Requirements:

• In-home experience caring for newborns and infants (required)
• Newborn Care Specialist or doula background (strongly preferred)
• Solid understanding of newborn feeding, sleep, and development
• Kind, considerate, and quiet presence
• Consistent and reliable, with a track record of punctuality and follow-through
• Clear written communication and comfort coordinating with an overnight caregiver
• Fluent English (Spanish a plus, not required)
• Valid driver’s license; reliable personal vehicle preferred for occasional errands
• Comfortable around dogs
• Up-to-date vaccinations, including MMR, DTaP, Tdap, Varicella, Hib, seasonal influenza, and COVID-19
• Dependable, trustworthy, and kind
• Must be able to provide 3–5 professional references