Remote Newborn Care Specialist & Parenting Coach

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Specialize in newborn care

Flexible schedule

Professional growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Nanny & Newborn Care Specialist to provide remote-first support to a new family, offering expert guidance on infant care, routines, and parental well-being via virtual channels.

The role emphasizes confidential, empathetic, and professional remote instruction, with flexibility to manage a remote caseload and collaborate with families through video calls and secure messaging.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Nanny or Newborn Care Specialist focused on infants up to 12 months.
• Knowledge of infant sleep, feeding methods, and developmental milestones.
• Excellent verbal and written remote communication skills.
• Proficiency with video conferencing and digital communication tools.
• Calm, patient, and reassuring personality.
• Ability to work independently with a remote caseload.
• Infant First Aid and CPR certification.
• Background check and strong references.
• Newborn Care certification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert virtual guidance on newborn care, including feeding, diapering, bathing, and sleep routines.
• Educate new parents on infant development, safety, and concerns.
• Offer virtual consultations to address parenting challenges.
• Assist parents in establishing a consistent daily schedule for the infant.
• Monitor infant well-being remotely and advise on potential issues.
• Provide emotional support and resources postpartum.
• Research and share relevant information on infant care and health.
• Maintain detailed virtual records of consultations and advice provided.
• Communicate professionally with parents via video calls and secure messaging.
• Ensure confidentiality and discretion in all interactions.

Skills

Newborn care

Remote communication

Video conferencing

Discretion

Emotional support

Education

Infant First Aid certification

Newborn Care Certification

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Nanny & Newborn Care Specialist to provide remote-first support to a new family, offering expert guidance on infant care, routines, and parental well-being via virtual channels.

The role emphasizes confidential, empathetic, and professional remote instruction, with flexibility to manage a remote caseload and collaborate with families through video calls and secure messaging.