Job Description - Commonly known as a 'Baby Nurses', Newborn Specialists are extensively trained and experienced in all aspects of newborn baby care and parental education and support. Newborn specialists are usually called upon right after childbirth and come home for a few weeks after a child/children is brought home to help the parents with all aspects of newborn care including feeding, changing, bathing, infant laundry, sterilizing bottles and helping parents catch up on much-needed rest. Many newborn specialists may offer additional services such as helping with meals, laundry, etc. These services should be discussed directly between families and candidates. Newborn specialists are often retained for even longer after given the tremendous benefits and convenience they offer to employing families.
When Should I start looking for a Newborn Specialist? It's never too early to start your search for a qualified, trustworthy Baby Nurse. To ensure the broadest selection of available Newborn Specialists, allow up to six months prior to your anticipated delivery date to begin the selection process. Hiring families should request proof of training and credentials. A newborn specialist will typically have extensive training in newborn care, including child safety, bottle feeding, nutrition, infant CPR, breastfeeding, child development, etc.
Schedules - All domestic personnel position types registered at NannyMax.com have their availability indicated under the “When Available” section of their profile. Newborn Specialists may be available part-time, full-time or both, and may also be available during the week, evenings, and sometimes on occasion/as needed. Please refer to the Newborn Specialists’ Profiles to best determine the availability.
Salary Range – – Typically, Salaries for Newborn Specialists range from $14/hr to $30/hr and from $18/hr to $45/gr for multiples (twins, triplets, etc) depending on experience and qualifications. If services are needed only during the day or only during the night, the rates are typically lower. Other factors that may affect wages are the employing family’s accessibility, the region of the country where employment is required, and the family’s special requirements. Families are encouraged to SEARCH our database for FREE to see the salaries requested by the candidates registered on our site.
Benefits – Although not required by law, many families offer benefits to their domestic personnel to encourage longevity of employment and make the overall compensation package more attractive to quality candidates. Some families offer perks such as transportation and lodging. While many candidates do not expect or desire benefits, others do. In all cases, families should discuss benefits directly with the candidates.
Finding and Hiring a Newborn Specialist through NannyMax.com - To find a Newborn Specialist through NannyMax.com, families may SEARCH our database for FREE to preview the candidates’ resumes based on criteria entered. To gain access to candidates’ contact information, the families may REGISTER and then contact the candidates directly to begin their selection & hiring process [LEARN MORE]. Salaries, benefits and responsibilities should be discussed and confirmed directly between families and candidates. We look forward to assisting you with your search for a qualified Newborn Specialist.
