Daytime Newborn Care Specialist for One Girl in Indian Trail

Charlotte’s Best Nanny Agency is assisting a family in Indian Trail, NC, in finding a Newborn Nanny or Newborn Care Specialist for 8 weeks to care for their 3-month-old daughter (as of July 1st, 2025, her adjusted age is 1.5 months, as she was born 6 weeks early). The nanny would typically be needed Monday through Friday, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm, for 32.5 hours a week.

The best nanny for this family would be loving, patient, nurturing, and caring. Previous experience caring for infants is required. Any experience with premature infant care, nursing or medical experience, newborn care specialist training, or a newborn care certification would be a major plus. Each day, the nanny would be expected to come in and keep their daughter on a schedule (eating, napping, exercising, playing, massaging, bathing, and changing diapers) while also fostering a nurturing and educational environment. The nanny should read to the baby, do infant massage and infant exercises with her, take her on strolls (weather permitting), talk to her, and engage in developmental activities throughout the day (like looking at light and colors, tummy time, and other sensory activities). These activities will grow and evolve as the child grows older.

Their daughter was born 6 weeks early and has some reflux after feeds. So, the nanny will need to keep her elevated for 30 minutes after feeding. She also had moderate to severe pulmonary valve stenosis, which was recently reduced to mild stenosis with a balloon procedure. The nanny should be vigilant for any severe effects of the stenosis, but the family does not expect any at this point. Massaging her sinuses and performing neck stretches are also needed.

This family also wants to reduce the outside germs coming into their home and requires the nanny to remove their street shoes when entering the house and wear slippers (slippers will be provided) or non-street shoes while inside the home. The family also requests that the nanny bring a clean change of clothes to change into upon arrival at the home, to limit exposure to outside germs.

Pets:
The family has two dogs, a Bernedoodle and a Goldendoodle. No pet care is expected. Baby does not engage with the pets at this time.

Nanny Responsibilities Include:

• Meeting the daily scheduling needs of the child.
• Bringing the baby to the mother for breastfeeding when the baby needs a feeding. Typically every 1.5 hrs or less. Baby is currently exclusively nursing, and the family might choose to reintroduce the bottle in the future.
• Napping - She is a contact sleeper, so she needs to be held a lot.
• Changing Diapers.
• Bathing, washing, and dressing the baby each day
• Clipping/filing baby's nails as needed
• Engaging with the child on an age-appropriate level
• Playing with the child inside the home
• Doing hands-on learning activities with the child

Household Duties Include (child is first priority):

• Child’s laundry and changing the child’s linens as needed.
• Preparing a lactation supporting protein shake for the mother and bringing it to her, if time permits.
• Sanitizing toys and frequently used surfaces by the child.
• Emptying the diaper pail.
• Restocking baby supplies in the closet.
• Child’s bottle and meal prep as needed.
• Wash and sterilize bottles and breastpump parts as needed.

Qualifications:

• Have at least 3 years of professional nanny experience.
• Have a college degree or equivalent experience.
• Have a professional resume.
• Fill out a complete online application.
• Pass a pre-screening interview with Charlotte’s Best Nanny Agency.
• Pass a national background check, including a driving record check.
• Have a valid driver’s license.
• Have safe and reliable transportation
• Have a minimum of three professional references.
• Be non-smoking/vaping.
• CPR and First Aid Certified.
• Nanny should be fluent in English; any additional languages are a plus.
• Must be up to date on childhood vaccinations (including MMR, Polio, etc.), including the COVID-19 vaccine and boosters, the annual Flu Vaccine, and TDAP prior to starting the position.

Start Date, Salary, and Benefits:

• This position starts ASAP, with a duration of 8 weeks.
• Legal pay is offered at a negotiable $30.00 an hour.
• Continued pay while the family is away.
• Two days of paid time off for the 8 week work period.
• Paid Mileage for driving on the Job.
• Paid Major Holidays that land during the 8-week work period.