Kona Family Seeking Two Nurturing Overnight Nannies for Their Newborn

A Kona family is expecting their first baby in early November and is looking for two experienced, nurturing overnight newborn nannies to help care for their little one through those precious (and tiring!) first months. This is a dedicated overnight role during the parent’s maternity leave, with the possibility of transitioning into daytime care down the road.

About the Family

This family wants to set up calm, confident overnight support from the start. One parent will be on maternity leave for about three months, and the other works a rotating schedule, so the family is looking for an experienced caregiver who can bring steady, gentle expertise to the overnight hours and flex thoughtfully around their changing week.

Position Details

• Location: Kona, Hawaiʻi Island
• Child: One newborn (due November 2, 2026)
• Start Date: Around November 5, 2026 (flexible, depending on the right caregiver’s availability)
• Schedule:
• Overnight shifts of approximately 8 hours per night (for example, 9:00 PM–5:00 AM or 10:00 PM–6:00 AM)
• 7 Number of nights per week
• 56 hours per week worked between two nannies
• Type: Long-term overnight newborn care during maternity leave (about three months), with the possibility of transitioning to daytime care when the parent returns to work

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive, nurturing overnight care for the newborn

• Handle nighttime feedings, diaper changes, and soothing

• Follow safe-sleep practices and maintain a calm, quiet overnight environment

• Keep simple feeding and sleep logs, and share updates with the parents

• Light newborn-related tidying, such as washing and preparing bottles

• Help the family get restorative sleep, and communicate any concerns right away

Ideal Candidate

• An experienced, confident newborn caregiver, ideally with overnight newborn or infant experience

• Newborn Care Specialist (NCS) training or similar certification a strong plus

• Calm, gentle, and dependable through the overnight hours

• Comfortable supporting early feeding and sleep routines

• Flexible with a schedule that rotates around the family’s work calendar

• Open to transitioning into daytime care later if it’s a good mutual fit

• Looking for a long-term relationship with one family

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly Rate: $30/hr

• W2 employment with tax withholding

• Paid vacation days, sick days, and paid holidays

• Mileage reimbursement ($0.76/mile) for any driving with the child during working hours

Required

• 3+ years of paid childcare experience

• Valid driver's license and clean driving record

• Reliable transportation

• Current CPR and First Aid certification

• Currently lives on Big Island

• Strong references from recent newborn or childcare roles

How to Apply

If you’re an experienced newborn caregiver who loves the overnight newborn stage and wants to help a first-time family in Kona ease into those early months with confidence and rest, this could be a meaningful long-term fit. Please apply through Hānai Nanny Agency and include your relevant experience, newborn/overnight qualifications, and availability.

Please apply through Hānai Nanny Agency and include your relevant experience and availability. Candidates who can cover mornings only, evenings only, or the full schedule are encouraged to apply.