NYC Overnight Newborn Nanny — Expert Night Care

British American Household Staffing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel opportunities

Flexible schedule

Job summary

British American Household Staffing in Brooklyn, NY seeks an experienced live-out Newborn Care Specialist to provide overnight care for a newborn arriving late December, with start at the end of January 2027. The role runs Sunday–Thursday nights from 8pm–8am for 3–4 months, with possible transition to a daily nanny role.

Domestic travel is possible, and occasional Friday/Saturday nights may be required. Candidates should be local or within commuting distance, have newborn care expertise, and

Qualifications

• Previous professional night nanny experience is required.
• Demonstrable experience caring for newborns.
• Strong knowledge of newborn feeding, sleep and settling.
• Warm, nurturing and attentive approach, comfortable with gentle sleep training and stretching overnight feeds.
• Reliable, punctual and professional.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining close communication with the parents.
• Extremely experienced with relevant qualifications and excellent, verifiable references.
• Tidy, quiet, organised and discreet.
• There are two friendly cats in the household, so candidates should not be allergic, or adverse to working alongside them!
• Candidates MUST have up to date infant First Aid and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Prioritise the safety and well-being of the baby at all times, providing attentive and nurturing overnight care.
• Maintain a calm, positive and supportive environment.
• Develop and establish a structure and routine when appropriate, gently encouraging healthy sleep and feed schedules.
• Manage overnight feeds, diaper changes, burping, settling and soothing.
• Maintain a calm, safe and comfortable environment for the baby overnight.
• Baby's laundry, bottle sterilising (if required), and cleaning of toys and other baby items.
• Keep parents informed about overnight feeds, sleep patterns and any notable changes.
• Follow the parents’ preferences and approach to newborn care.
• Provide practical guidance and reassurance to the parents during the early newborn stage.

Education

Infant First Aid & CPR certification

Tools

None

Job description

British American Household Staffing in Brooklyn, NY seeks an experienced live-out Newborn Care Specialist to provide overnight care for a newborn arriving late December, with start at the end of January 2027. The role runs Sunday–Thursday nights from 8pm–8am for 3–4 months, with possible transition to a daily nanny role.

Domestic travel is possible, and occasional Friday/Saturday nights may be required. Candidates should be local or within commuting distance, have newborn care expertise, and