08/07/2021
Hired predominantly to care for newborns for either overnight shifts or around the clock care
Works independently with only minimal guidance from the parents
Familiar with the behaviors, appearance and general care of the newborn
Often has experience working with preemies and multiples
Well versed in helping establish good feeding and sleeping habits
Well versed in supporting family values
Well versed in various sleep conditioning methods and can develop a successful plan to getting the baby to sleep through the night and nap well as soon as reasonably possible in a healthy manner
Had the goal of a healthy, educated and empowered parent
Understands the value of and can support a breastfeeding mother
Has a basic understanding of Postpartum Mood Disorders, can recognize and confidently address the possibility with parents
Understands and can recognize the signs of possibly food allergies, intolerances and reflux and knows how to help
Is willing to share information with healthcare professionals in order to support optimal baby health
Keeps up on the latest information and studies in newborn care
Behaves in a professional manner and maintains family confidentiality
Understands the limits of their scope of practice and abides by them
Willing, at the appropriate time, to be both mentored and mentor others