In-Home Newborn Care Specialist

Shifa Home Healthcare; Dubai; On-site; AED 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Shifa Home Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Newborn Caregiver to provide safe, attentive care for newborns in clients' homes, supporting feeding, hygiene, sleep, and overall comfort.

You will supervise the baby, follow parents' routines, maintain a clean environment, and report any changes to caregivers and healthcare professionals. CPR/First Aid certification preferred; ability to work independently and uphold confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for newborns/infants.
• Knowledge of newborn feeding, diapering, hygiene and sleep routines.
• CPR/First Aid/BLS certification as applicable.
• Ability to follow parents’ and healthcare professionals’ instructions.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive and continuous supervision of the newborn.
• Feed the baby according to the parents’ instructions and established routine.
• Prepare and handle bottles safely and maintain proper feeding hygiene.
• Change diapers and maintain proper newborn hygiene.
• Support bathing, dressing, grooming, and general baby care.
• Follow the baby’s sleeping and daily routine as instructed by the parents.
• Comfort and soothe the baby when needed.
• Assist with burping and safe positioning after feeding.
• Keep the baby’s room, bottles, and baby-care items clean and organized.
• Monitor and report any changes in the baby’s feeding, sleeping, temperature, behaviour, or general condition to the parents.
• Follow all safety instructions provided by the parents and healthcare professionals.
• Immediately report any accident, injury, illness, or emergency.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding the family and their personal information.

Skills

Newborn care experience

Feeding & diapering routines

CPR / First Aid / BLS

Communication skills

Patient & trustworthy

Follow instructions

Professional appearance

Independent in home care

Job description

Shifa Home Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Newborn Caregiver to provide safe, attentive care for newborns in clients' homes, supporting feeding, hygiene, sleep, and overall comfort.

You will supervise the baby, follow parents' routines, maintain a clean environment, and report any changes to caregivers and healthcare professionals. CPR/First Aid certification preferred; ability to work independently and uphold confidentiality.