Baby Nurse in Manhattan

Job Overview: Baby Nurse / Night Nanny (Upper West Side)

Apiari is currently seeking experienced and compassionate Baby Nurses and Night Nannies to provide specialized overnight support for families in the Upper West Side of Manhattan. This role is essential for helping new parents navigate the “fourth trimester” by ensuring their newborns are safely cared for throughout the night, allowing parents to recover and rest.

As an Apiari provider, you benefit from a platform that matches your specific expertise and home preferences with vetted families. Apiari manages the administrative burden—including marketing, client screening, and payment processing—so you can focus on providing high-quality infant care.

Job Details & Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• Newborn Care: Provide comprehensive overnight monitoring and care for infants (typically 0–4 months).

• Nighttime Feeding: Prepare, clean, and sterilize bottles; assist with feeding schedules or support breastfeeding mothers.

• Hygiene: Manage all nighttime diapering and ensure the infant remains clean and comfortable.

• Sleep Training: Implement gentle, age-appropriate sleep routines and soothing techniques to help establish healthy sleep patterns.

• Logistics: Maintain a tidy nursery environment during the shift.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of professional experience specifically in newborn care.

• References: Must provide at least 2 professional references from previous childcare employers.

• Certifications: Active CPR certification is required.

• Vetting: Must have a valid, clean background check.

• Attributes: Reliability, discretion, and a deep understanding of infant safety and developmental needs.

Salary & Benefits

• Employer: Apiari

• Location: Upper West Side, Manhattan (In-person)

• Pay Range: Typically $30.00 – $40.00 per hour (Note: Providers on the Apiari platform have the flexibility to set their own hourly rates).

• Estimated Average Salaries: For a standard 3-night-per-week engagement (10-hour shifts), gross earnings average $900 – $1,200 per week, or approximately $46,000 – $62,000 annually for consistent part-time overnight work.

• Benefits: Flexible scheduling, pre-screened clients to avoid scams, and secure payments guaranteed before the shift begins.

Why Work via Apiari?

Apiari streamlines the process for independent baby nurses by acting as a professional matchmaker. Instead of searching through multiple job boards, you apply once and gain access to a variety of families in the Upper West Side that match your availability. Their high booking rate (over 70% after interviews) ensures that qualified specialists can maintain a steady stream of work in a competitive Manhattan market.

Application Information

Interested specialists should apply through the Apiari provider portal. Be sure to highlight any specific experience with multiples, reflux, or specific sleep training methodologies to increase your matching potential.

Full Job Description

Apiari is a boutique matching platform and “provider-first” agency that connects experienced childcare professionals with families across the five boroughs of New York City. Unlike traditional job boards, Apiari uses a matching algorithm to pair caregivers with families based on specific skill sets, schedule availability, and location preferences. The platform specializes in everything from occasional “date-night” babysitting to long-term part-time nannying and specialized overnight infant care.

Typical Responsibilities:

• Comprehensive Childcare: Providing high-level care for children ranging from newborns to 12-year-olds; managing daily schedules, hygiene, and safety.

• Developmental Support: Guiding children through milestones such as eating solids, potty-training, and early literacy (reading and writing).

• Logistics & Activities: Facilitating school drop-offs/pick-ups, coordinating playdates, and leading enrichment activities like arts and crafts, sports, or music.

• Homework Help: Assisting school-aged children with assignments and educational projects.

• Night Nanny Services (Specialized): Providing overnight infant care, including bottle feeding, diaper changes, and establishing healthy sleep rhythms for newborns.

• Light Housekeeping: Maintaining the tidiness of children’s areas, cleaning up after meals, and occasional meal preparation for the children.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of paid childcare experience (babysitting, nannying, teaching, or camp counseling). Night Nannies require at least 2 years of specific infant/newborn experience.

• References: At least 2–3 valid professional childcare references (phone verification is typically required).

• Eligibility: Must be 18 years or older and legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Language: Fluency in English is required; bilingual skills (e.g., Spanish, Mandarin, French) are highly sought after.

• Certifications: Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification is mandatory (or a willingness to obtain it before starting).

• Character: Must be reliable, punctual, and possess a “kids-first” mentality.

The Apiari Advantage:

• Zero Search Fatigue: Set your preferences once and let the platform match you with families 24/7.

• Payment Security: Session charges are pre-authorized to ensure caregivers are always paid for their time; payments are processed weekly.

• Earning Potential: Providers set their own hourly rates and keep 100% of tips collected through the platform.

• Back-Office Support: Apiari handles the administrative work, including reminders and payment logistics, allowing caregivers to focus entirely on the children.