Newborn Nanny & Family Assistant — Calm, Proactive Care

British American Household Staffing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Two weeks paid vacation

Paid holidays and sick leave

Healthcare stipend

Job summary

British American Household Staffing is seeking an experienced Nanny / Family Assistant for a NoLita, Manhattan family. The role centers on newborn care and helping with day-to-day home tasks, initially 30 hours per week with potential to expand to 40 as the baby grows.

Live-out role with regular hours and a supportive team. The ideal candidate is proactive, warm, highly organized, and comfortable collaborating with parents.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of professional childcare experience.
• Confident and knowledgeable in newborn care including feeding, sleep routines, milestones and infant safety.
• Experience in a private household, nanny or hybrid nanny/family assistant capacity.
• Calm, warm and nurturing personality with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Highly organised, proactive and intuitive, able to anticipate family needs and work independently.
• Flexible to balance childcare with light household duties.
• Strong interest in child development with a creative approach as the child grows.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive, nurturing care for the newborn, including sole-charge periods.
• Support daily routines: feeding, changing, settling, naps and general infant care.
• Maintain safe, calm, stimulating environment with age-appropriate activities.
• Collaborate with parents and respect their preferences and parenting approach.
• Manage baby-related duties: bottle prep, sterilisation, laundry, nursery organisation, supplies.
• Assist with general household organisation and daily upkeep.
• Assist with grocery shopping, errands, replenishing supplies and simple meals.
• Be open to evening or weekend support and occasional travel with the family.

Skills

Newborn care

Infant sleep routines

Organised

Proactive

Communication

Job description

British American Household Staffing is seeking an experienced Nanny / Family Assistant for a NoLita, Manhattan family. The role centers on newborn care and helping with day-to-day home tasks, initially 30 hours per week with potential to expand to 40 as the baby grows.

Live-out role with regular hours and a supportive team. The ideal candidate is proactive, warm, highly organized, and comfortable collaborating with parents.