About Cradlewell
Cradlewell provides structured newborn and postnatal care at home for mothers and babies during the most important early months.
We are building a trusted network of trained care givers who can provide safe, hygienic, and attentive care to newborns and infants in family homes.
Role Overview
As a Caregiver, you will be responsible for providing dedicated newborn and infant care, ensuring the baby's comfort, hygiene, sleep, feeding routines, and overall wellbeing.
This role focuses only on baby care, not general household work.
Your work helps new parents feel supported during the first 30–90 days after delivery, which is one of the most sensitive phases for both mother and baby.
Key Responsibilities
Newborn Care
Daily baby bathing and hygiene care
Gentle baby oil massage
Diaper changing and dressing the baby
Swaddling and soothing the baby when crying
Monitoring baby comfort and wellbeing
Feeding Support
Assisting with breastfeeding or bottle feeding
Burping the baby after feeds
Preparing formula milk if required
Sterilizing feeding bottles and utensils
Sleep & Comfort
Helping the baby sleep peacefully
Establishing healthy sleep routines
Rocking and comforting the baby when needed
Hygiene & Organization
Washing baby's clothes
Maintaining baby hygiene and sanitation
Organizing baby wardrobe and baby essentials
Development & Care
Engaging in safe age-appropriate baby interaction
Monitoring baby's routine and behavior
Teaching parents basic baby care practices
caregivers typically support newborn care during the first 30–60days post-delivery, while nannies may continue for longer childcare support.
Services NOT Included in Role
This role focuses only on baby care.
The following are not part of the Caregiver role:
Household cleaning or mopping
Cooking meals for the family
Laundry for adults
Elderly care or patient care
Running household errands
Giving medical treatments, injections, or vaccinations
These boundaries ensure caregivers remain focused exclusively on childcare quality and safety.
Required Skills
Experience handling newborns and infants
Understanding of baby hygiene and safety
Basic knowledge of baby feeding and sleep routines
Calm, patient, and caring attitude
Ability to follow parents' instructions
Preferred Background
Candidates with experience as:
Japa caregiver
Newborn nanny
Babysitter
Hospital maternity ward assistant
Postnatal caregiver
will be preferred.
Work Structure (Typical)
Shift options may include:
Day Care Shift
8–12 hours per day
Night Care Shift
9–12 hours overnight
Live-in / 24-hour support
For newborn care during early weeks
What We Offer
Stable monthly income
Structured work environment
Verified family clients
Training and support
Opportunity to grow with a professional childcare platform