Daytime Newborn Care Specialist / Postpartum Doula – Medical Background

DAYTIME NEWBORN & POSTPARTUM DOULA – MEDICAL BACKGROUND REQUIRED

*REQUIRED: 3 years of hands-on newborn experience, with a medical or healthcare background*

TPMD Newborn Care LLC is seeking experienced Daytime Newborn & Postpartum Doulas to join our growing Charlotte, NC and surrounding area team on a contract basis.

We provide personalized, in-home support to families during the fourth trimester and early newborn months. Our goal is to give new parents practical, knowledgeable support as they recover from birth, care for their newborn, establish routines, and adjust to life with a new baby.

We are looking for compassionate, dependable professionals who have a strong background in newborn care and healthcare and who genuinely enjoy working one-on-one with families in their homes.

This position is ideal for someone with experience as a doula, CNA, CMA/RMA, LPN, RN, newborn care specialist, or another healthcare-related professional who wants to provide hands-on, individualized support to new families.

✨ A great opportunity for retired or semi-retired healthcare professionals looking for flexible, meaningful work with newborns and families!

At TPMD Newborn Care LLC, flexibility and work-life balance are a priority. Families may need one-time or recurring daytime support. You may choose the days and hours that fit your schedule based on available family needs.

Job Type: Contract

Responsibilities

• Provide knowledgeable, compassionate daytime care and support for newborns and their parents.
• Assist with newborn care, including feeding, burping, diapering, soothing, swaddling, and establishing age-appropriate routines.
• Provide hands-on support and education to parents as they gain confidence caring for their newborn.
• Support breastfeeding and/or bottle-feeding families, including feeding education and practical assistance when appropriate.
• Provide postpartum support and non-medical education and resources to help parents navigate the fourth trimester.
• Observe newborns for changes or concerns and appropriately communicate observations to parents.
• Help families establish sustainable newborn care routines while respecting each family's parenting preferences.
• Assist with newborn-related household tasks such as washing bottles, folding baby laundry, and keeping the baby's areas clean and organized.
• Assist with light household support, including washing dishes, loading/unloading the dishwasher, light tidying, and keeping common areas used during newborn care organized.
• Assist with light meal preparation, such as preparing simple meals or snacks for the family, chopping ingredients, assembling meals, or reheating prepared food.
• Provide emotional support, reassurance, and encouragement to new parents.
• Maintain professional boundaries and communicate effectively with parents, healthcare providers, and the TPMD team.
• Document relevant newborn care information, including feeds, diaper changes, sleep, and other observations as requested.
• Follow TPMD Newborn Care policies, family care plans, and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on newborn experience.
• Medical or healthcare background required (CNA, CMA/RMA, LPN, RN).
• Experience as a postpartum doula or newborn care specialist strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of newborn care and the needs of families during the fourth trimester.
• Knowledge of breastfeeding and bottle-feeding support.
• Comfortable providing hands-on education and support to first-time and experienced parents.
• Warm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental approach to working with families.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong reliability, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working independently in clients' homes.
• Must have a reliable vehicle and be willing to travel to clients' homes throughout the Charlotte and surrounding communities.
• English proficiency.

Requirements

• Current healthcare certification/license
• CPR certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Clean background check.
• Reliable transportation.
• Proof of required certifications/licensure and professional liability insurance.
• Ability to provide professional references.

Schedule & Flexibility

• Primary opportunity is daytime newborn and postpartum support.
• Flexible scheduling based on your availability and family needs.
• Families may request one-time or recurring support.
• Typical daytime shifts are 4 hours, depending on family needs.
• Opportunities may include weekdays and/or weekends.
• Overnight opportunities are also available for providers who are interested, but overnight availability is not required for this position.
• Overnight shifts typically run approximately 9–10 PM to 6–7 AM.
• You choose your availability and accept families based on your schedule, experience, and preferences.

What We Offer

• Flexible schedule
• Choose the days and hours you are available
• One-time and recurring family opportunities
• Optional opportunity to provide overnight newborn care in addition to daytime support
• Meaningful, personalized work with newborns and new parents
• Support from the TPMD Newborn Care team
• Contract position

Potential hours: Approximately 4–40 hours per week, depending on availability and family needs.

Note: This is an independent contractor position. Candidates must be willing to complete a background check, maintain required professional liability insurance, and provide proof of applicable certifications, training, and/or licensure.

Pay: $22.00 - $34.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $34