Temporary Daytime Newborn Care Specialist (Live‑In/Out)

Home Work Staffing; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Live-in or live-out option

Payroll with taxes withheld

Job summary

The Nanny Poppins Agency in McLean, VA is seeking an experienced daytime newborn nanny for a 12–16 week temporary role. You will provide full daytime care for the newborn, including feeding, soothing, and developmental activities, with live-in or live-out options.

Applicants should have in-home newborn experience, a strong newborn care background (preferred), fluent English, reliable transportation, and comfortable interaction with dogs.

Qualifications

• In-home experience caring for newborns and infants (required).
• Newborn Care Specialist or doula background (strongly preferred).
• Fluent English (spoken and written).
• Valid driver’s license; reliable personal vehicle preferred for errands.
• Comfortable around dogs in a home setting.
• Up-to-date vaccinations including MMR, DTaP, Tdap, Varicella, Hib, seasonal flu and COVID-19.
• Must provide 3–5 professional references.

Responsibilities

• Provide full daytime care for newborns, including feeding, burping, diapering, bathing, dressing, and soothing.
• Prepare bottles and manage feeding routines as directed by parents.
• Follow feeding and nap schedules set with the overnight caregiver.
• Maintain clear written logs of feedings, diapers, and naps.
• Leave notes and texts with updates for overnight caregiver and parents.
• Adhere to safe sleep practices at all times.
• Engage baby with age-appropriate activities: tummy time, gentle play, and face-to-face interaction.
• Read, sing, and play music with the baby throughout the day.
• Support early development and communicate observations to parents.
• Launder, fold, and organize baby clothing and supplies; keep nursery tidy and stocked.
• Clean and sterilize bottles and pump parts as needed.
• Keep changing station and diaper bag stocked; track baby supplies and shop as needed.
• Occasional baby-related errands (no driving the baby).

Skills

Newborn care

In-home experience

English fluency

Driver's license

Reliability

Communication

Comfort around dogs

Education

Newborn Care Specialist or doula background

Job description

The Nanny Poppins Agency in McLean, VA is seeking an experienced daytime newborn nanny for a 12–16 week temporary role. You will provide full daytime care for the newborn, including feeding, soothing, and developmental activities, with live-in or live-out options.

Applicants should have in-home newborn experience, a strong newborn care background (preferred), fluent English, reliable transportation, and comfortable interaction with dogs.