Career NCS Team Needed for 24/7 Newborn Care – Rotational or Split Schedule – Waban, MA

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