Ad modified on 14 September 2020 at 17:05
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Seeking for overnight support/ new-born care specialist for around 5 days per week for a couple of weeks (4 to 12 weeks) for a new born in Blackpool. Preferably someone with previous experience with caring for an infant (not exclusive).
Expectation would be someone that can help us as first time parents to help care for baby’s needs. Ideally working time would be between 9/10 pm to 6/7 am weekdays.
Person should have experience with how to change diapers, give sponge and tub baths, feed and burp a baby, swaddle and soothe, and proper care for a baby's umbilical cord and circumcision, night-time feedings.
If you think this could you I would like to have a interview/ call with you, some questions I would be curious about would be
Background
• How long have you been working in the field?
• Are you a certified infant care specialist?
• What were the lengths of time for most of your assignments?
• How many infant care positions have you had?
Taking Care of the Baby
• What type of things do you do to entertain or soothe the baby? Do you read and sing to the baby?
• Do you hold the baby for long periods of time?
• Do you believe in letting the baby cry?
Cost & Timing
• What do you charge?
• How do you like to be paid?
• When do you like to be paid (daily, end of the week, etc)
• When are you available?
• Do you have a job right before I’m due (11.11.), or shortly after your time with us would end? If yes, what if I deliver early or late?
Feeding
• Can you help me with breastfeeding?
• Do you have any experience with pumping and supplemental feedings?
Sleep
• Can you help get my baby on a sleep schedule?
• What is your method for getting a baby on a sleep schedule?
• Have you worked on cases where the bassinet has been in the room with the parents? What was your approach to feeding and sleeping when the baby was in the parent's room?
• How old do you think the baby should be before you start a sleep schedule?
Special Needs
• Do you have any experience with colic?
• Do you have any experience with sleep apnea?
Medical Concerns
• How do you care for the baby’s bellybutton?
Other Questions
• Why do you like working with babies?
• Do you have experience with baby proofing?
• Will you help set up and organize the nursery?
• Do you have experience with first-time parents?
• If so, how did you help adjust the baby to its parents?
• What do you find most challenging or difficult about working with first-time parents?
• How comfortable are you giving us detailed reports about the baby and its day?
• Will you help with the baby’s laundry, etc.?
• How often do you take a day off?
• Is there any special food you’d like me to keep in the house for you?
• Can I please have a parent reference to call?