Overview:
The Nanny Joynt is assisting a warm and caring family seeking immediate short-term support for their newborn. This role is ideal for someone with experience in postpartum care and lactation support, who can offer gentle guidance, emotional support, and hands-on infant care. The family is looking for a calm, kind, reliable, and educated professional to help during this recovery period.
The mother had a challenging delivery, transitioning from vaginal delivery to vacuum assistance and ultimately a C-section. As she recovers, they need someone who understands postpartum healing, infant care, and can provide lactation education to ensure a smooth and supportive transition during this time.
Position Details:
- Schedule: 5 days per week, 6 hours per day (8:30 AM – 2:30 PM)
- Term: January 2025 until end of January or February 2025, with possible extension
- Duration: Short-term, starting immediately
- Hourly Rate: $35 per hour
Responsibilities:
- Postpartum Support:
- Provide gentle care and emotional support for the mother as she recovers from delivery.
- Assist with understanding and navigating postpartum healing needs.
- Lactation Guidance:
- Offer professional support and education with breastfeeding techniques.
- Help troubleshoot any lactation challenges to ensure a positive breastfeeding experience.
- Infant Care:
- Provide nurturing and attentive care for their newborn, ensuring all basic needs are met.
- Assist with feedings, diaper changes, soothing techniques, and establishing a gentle routine.
- General Support:
- Be proactive and encouraging while offering education and reassurance to both parents.
- Maintain a calm and peaceful presence within the home to support family well-being.
Family Expectations:
- A kind, patient, and professional approach to infant and postpartum care.
- Someone reliable, easy-going, and understanding of the recovery process after childbirth.
- Ability to communicate effectively while offering thoughtful, non-judgmental support.
Requirements:
- TDAP, MMR, Flu and Covid Vaccines are preferred, but not required, proof of immunizations will be required when interviewing for this position.
- Experience in infant care, postpartum care and lactation support.
- Strong knowledge of newborn care and gentle parenting practices.
- Ability to create a nurturing and supportive environment for the family.
- A calm, professional demeanor with excellent reliability and punctuality.
To Apply:
If you are a qualified and caring candidate with a passion for supporting new families, we’d love to hear from you! Please email your professional resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience to Andrea, our Placement Director, at [email protected]. Be sure to reference Job Code TNJTEMP1133.
