Newborn Care Specialist (NCS), Night Nurses, Baby Nurses, and Postpartum Doula placement services from Capitol Park Nannies, Sacramento-based Nanny Agency

Newborn Care Specialists & Postpartum Doulas

You may have heard them called “night nurses” or “baby nurses.” Though these individuals aren’t nurses by trade, Newborn Care Specialists (NCS) do have specialized training and certification and have obtained extensive experience in newborn care and parental support. A Newborn Care Specialist’s primary role is to provide infant child care and educate parents once their little one is home from the hospital – serving as a wealth of knowledge in newborn care and development and acting as a resident “baby whisperer.”  But these individuals can easily navigate both infant care and support of the mother as well — fulfilling a postpartum doula role in tandem.  Newborn Care Specialist responsibilities most often include assisting with feeding, maintaining a detailed log, lactation support, gentle sleep training, and child-related light-housekeeping.

CPN Newborn Care Specialists most commonly manage overnight care with 8-hour (minimum) shifts for the first three months of a child’s life; however, a NCS may be hired as a family’s needs arise for 4-hour (minimum) daytime shifts. And NCS engagements can vary from a few weeks to temp. engagements up to ninety (90) days or more.

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Newborn Care Specialists & Postpartum Doulas
Newborn Care Specialists & Postpartum Doulas
Hours Daytime Shifts: Minimum of 4 hours per scheduled assignment
Overnight Shifts: Minimum of 8 hours per scheduled assignment
Typical Salary $30 + / Hour
(depending on experience, number of children, and scope of duties/responsibilities)
Commitment Assignments are temporary by nature.  Can vary from 1 day engagement (min. of 4 hrs) or an overnight engagement (min. of 8 hrs), up to several months.*
Annual Registration Fee $150 (Registration Fee paid annually)
Agency Fee Fee based on 15% of the NCS’s gross compensation for the engagement with a $25.00 per day minimum, billed weekly and per engagement.

Example:

A $30/hr experienced Newborn Care Specialist works for your family for a day engagement on Thursday and an overnight engagement on Friday. The nanny works 4 hours on Day 1 (Thursday), and then 8 hours on Day 2 (Friday).

Gross Newborn Care Specialist compensation per day:
• Thursday: $120 ($30/hour x 4 hours)
• Friday: $240 ($30/hour x 8 hours)

Agency Fee per day:
• Thursday: $25 (15% of $120 = $18.  Minimum per day = $25.)
• Friday: $36 (15% of $240.)

Total Agency Fee for the engagement: $61

Screening
Newborn Care Specialists & Postpartum Doulas
Reference Screen Detailed Check of References (provided to family for review as well)
Work Legality Screen Social Security check and legal-to-work in the United States verification
Education Screen Education Verification
Newborn Care Specialist Certification Verification of complete and current Newborn Care Specialist certification
Trustline Registration Screen Verification of Trustline registration
(*As Required By California State law for all Nanny Agencies referring candidates)
Fingerprint Screen* of California Department of Justice’s California Criminal History System

*Through Trustline

Full screen of the California DOJ California Criminal History System – one of three Trustline background checks authorized by state law that the general public, including private investigators and private background check companies, cannot access.
Fingerprint Screen* of the Child Abuse Central Index of California

*Through Trustline

Full fingerprint screen against the California Child Abuse Central Index – one of three Trustline background checks authorized by state law that the general public, including private investigators and private background check companies, cannot access.
Fingerprint Screen* of the FBI Criminal History System

*Through Trustline

Full fingerprint screen of the FBI Criminal History System- one of three Trustline background checks authorized by state law that the general public, including private investigators and private background check companies, cannot access.
Criminal Screen Thorough processing and background check of Criminal record across each county that the candidate has resided in
Sex Offender Screen Screening against National Sex Offender databases
Driving Screen Thorough review of Driving Record
Social Media/Online Presence Check Thorough screen across online sources and social media sites
1st Aid & CPR Verification Verification that candidates are Adult and Infant 1st Aid & CPR certified
Tuberculosis (TB) Screen Verification of clean TB Test (Negative result)
TDAP Screen Verification of TDAP vaccination
Vaccinations Verification Additional Vaccinations available upon request

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An Investment in Quality, Service, and Peace-of-Mind

Regardless of what kind of childcare, household, or staffing need you have, you’ve made a smart investment here.

You’ll always receive a close, professional relationship with our team, who will personally guide and support you through the thorough matchmaking process to find the perfect fit for your need – an experienced professional in their field that is vetted and selected to not just be well-suited to the position requirements but also to the very unique interpersonal culture of your family and household.

Working with Capitol Park Nannies & Staffing is an investment that pays dividends in quality, personal attention, partnership and guidance, integrity and expertise, and ultimately peace-of-mind that you’ve worked with the best in the region to secure the perfect fit for the future of your family or household.

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