Overnight Newborn Care Specialist for Warm and Supportive Phoenix Family

Location: N 56th St and E Deer Valley Dr, N Phoenix, AZ
Start Date: May 2026
Reference Code: TNJNCS1820
Term: 8 Weeks
Vaccines Required: Tdap and Flu are highly preferred

The Nanny Joynt is delighted to partner with this amazing family in their search for a nurturing, confident, and experienced Newborn Care Specialist to support their growing family in N Phoenix. Their third child is due May 11, 2026, and they are seeking consistent overnight coverage Monday through Friday to help establish strong routines, promote healthy sleep habits, and ensure a peaceful transition during the early newborn phase.

This loving and well-organized household includes two older siblings (ages 5 and 3) and one small, hypoallergenic dog. This family is warm, respectful, and values open communication, collaboration, and mutual trust. With a healthcare background themselves, the parents especially appreciate candidates who have experience in hospital or clinical settings and a strong foundation in newborn safety and wellness.

About the Family

Baby 

• Due Date: May 11, 2026
• Infant care will begin at approximately one week old
• Parents are seeking support with gentle sleep conditioning, bottle feeding, and creating a predictable nighttime rhythm

Siblings – Two older children (ages 5 and 3) will be present in the home but not the focus of care during overnights

Pets – One small, friendly, hypoallergenic dog – comfort with animals is required

Position Details

Schedule:

• Monday through Friday, 5 nights/week
• Hours: 8:00pm – 6:00am (10 hours per night)
• Term: 8-week contract starting May 2026
• Care will take place in the family’s Phoenix home, with the nursery located in a converted office space furnished with a twin bed for NCS comfort
• Family typically travels to Flagstaff in the summer, so this contract will end around that time.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly Rate: $40+/hour DOE
• A respectful and welcoming environment where NCSs are treated like part of the family

Primary Responsibilities

Overnight Newborn Care:

• Feeding (bottle or pumping coordination), burping, and soothing baby overnight
• Diaper changes and full nighttime hygiene support
• Ensuring baby is kept upright after feeds as needed (especially for gas or digestion issues)
• Monitoring sleep and maintaining detailed logs for the parents
• Assisting with gentle sleep shaping, including: 
  • Establishing consistent nighttime routines
  • Promoting independent sleep strategies aligned with family goals
  • Supporting transition from night waking to longer stretches as developmentally appropriate 

Environment & Safety:

• Maintaining a quiet, calm overnight environment
• Ensuring safe sleep practices at all times (e.g., swaddling, SIDS prevention, sleep space checks)
• Tidying nursery or care area at the end of each shift
• Washing bottles, pump parts, and restocking supplies as needed

Ideal Candidate Attributes

• Extensive experience with newborns, ideally in overnight or hospital-based care
• Confident and capable working independently while still contributing as a thoughtful team player
• Deep knowledge of newborn development, sleep patterns, and feeding
• Emotionally attuned and able to work with families collaboratively
• Respectful of home environments and values confidentiality
• Strong initiative – willing to step in, tidy up, and go above and beyond without being asked

Family Values

• Respectful communication and strong collaboration
• Creating a calm, nurturing, and structured environment
• Treating caregivers as trusted members of the family
• Prioritizing organization, trust, and a gentle, patient approach to parenting
• Appreciation for medical knowledge and evidence-based newborn support

Closing Statement

If you are an experienced and proactive Newborn Care Specialist who thrives in calm, structured environments and enjoys partnering with kind and thoughtful families, this opportunity would be wonderful for you. The family is ready to welcome someone who will help them feel rested, supported, and confident as they bring home their third baby.

Apply today to join this truly warm and respectful household in Phoenix for an 8-week overnight contract!

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