Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certifications Training
Skills Expertise
Certification
References
Timeline
Babysitter

Dian Powell

New York

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Newborn Care Specialist with over 9 years of experience providing expert infant care, sleep training, and parental education. Passionate about supporting families through the early stages of parenthood by offering guidance on feeding, soothing techniques, and newborn development. Skilled in working with single and twins infants all whilst ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for the young ones and parents alike.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Newborn Care Specialist

Leah Garfunkel
12.2024 - 02.2025

Newborn

  • Provided both emotional and physical support to ensure a healthy and smooth recovery for the mother
  • Assisted parents with sleeping training techniques and establishing a healthy sleep routine for the baby
  • Provided overnight care for the newborn, allowing the parents to rest to ensure that the baby’s needs were met

Newborn Care Specialist

Christina McMurray
08.2023 - 06.2024

7 weeks old

  • Provided 24 hours care for the newborn, creating and maintaining a healthy and safe environment
  • Provided parents with newborn care techniques and expert to transition into parenthood
  • Provided hands on newborn care such as diapering, bathing, and recognizing discomfort and hunger cues

Newborn Care Specialist

The Heitner Family
03.2022 - 11.2022

Newborn Twins

  • Providing specialized care for the newborn twins, ensuring that each infant received individual attention and support
  • Maintained journal log entries of feeding, sleep patterns, and diaper changes for both infants.
  • Provided 24 hour care, allowing the parents to rest while ensuring the infants’ needs were met

Newborn Care Specialist

Mrs Friedman
02.2022 - 03.2022

6 weeks old twins

  • Worked closely with the parents to establish routines and and address specific preferences for the twins
  • Assisted with light household task in relations to the infants, such as laundry and organizing the babies items
  • Offered emotional support and guidance to parents to help manage the challenges of caring twins
  • Observed and documented developmental progress

Newborn Care Specialist

Mirel Friedman
01.2022 - 02.2022

Newborn

  • Provided a round the clock care for the newborn, ensuring a safe and maturing environment
  • Maintained Journal entries of sleeping patterns, feeding times, and diaper changes to keep track of the infant’s health and progress
  • Responded promptly to nighttime feedings, diaper changes, and soothing needs

Newborn Care Specialist

Riki Friedman
10.2021 - 01.2022

Newborn

  • Assisted parents with the unique challenges of of twin newborn care
  • Utilized efficient techniques for soothing and comforting two babies simultaneously
  • Helped parents with strategies for balancing the needs of both twins while maintaining a stable and structured routine

Newborn Care Specialist

Mrs Gottdiener
02.2021 - 06.2021

Newborn

  • Provided overnight and 24-hour newborn care, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment
  • Assisted parents with sleep training techniques, establishing healthy sleep habits for infants
  • Helped new parents transition into parenthood with expert guidance on newborn care
  • Managed feeding schedules, diapering, and sleep routines to promote infant well-being
  • Provided postpartum support, ensuring both emotional and physical recovery for the mother

Newborn Care Specialist

Leah Garfunkel
08.2020 - 10.2020

Newborn

  • Educated and guided parents on safe infant care techniques
  • Assisted parents with feeding, diapering, and soothing techniques to create a smooth routine
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment, ensuring proper hygiene and and baby comfort

Newborn Care Specialist

Mrs Lefkowitz
06.2017 - 09.2017

Newborn

  • Supported breastfeeding mother with lactation guidance and bottle-feeding routines


  • Educated parents on newborn care, including swaddling, diapering, and developmental milestones
  • Maintained detailed journals of feeding, sleeping, and diaper changes to track the infant’s health and progress

Nanny

Natalie Isaman
09.2016 - 05.2017

Newborn and 2 years old

  • Enhanced children's emotional well-being by providing attentive care and nurturing relationships
  • Ensured children's safety and comfort by consistently monitoring their environment and addressing potential hazards
  • Managed nighttime feedings, diaper changes, and soothing techniques
  • Maintained journaled records of both newborn and toddler’s growth, feeding and sleeping patterns

Nanny

The Sharma Family
03.2015 - 12.2015

3 weeks old and 2 years old

  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties
  • Provided a round the clock care for both infant and toddler
  • Monitored infant’s sleeping pattern and soothing techniques to establish a smooth routine
  • Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
  • Assisted with potty training
  • Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.

Education

Certified Newborn Care Specialist -

ICT Academy
09.2024

Skills

  • Newborn care
  • Sleep training
  • Routine establishment
  • Lactation support
  • Bottle-feeding support
  • Postpartum care
  • Maternal well-being
  • Swaddling
  • Soothing techniques
  • Colic relief
  • CPR
  • First aid
  • Experience with twins
  • Experience with multiples
  • Parent coaching
  • Parent education
  • High stress tolerance

Certifications Training

  • Certified Newborn Care Specialist (NCS)
  • Infant CPR & First Aid Certified
  • Sleep Training Certification
  • Lactation Support Training

Skills Expertise

  • Over 9 years of newborn care experience
  • Sleep training and routine establishment
  • Strong knowledge of infant development and safe sleep practices
  • Lactation and bottle-feeding support
  • Postpartum care and maternal well-being
  • Swaddling, soothing techniques, and colic relief
  • CPR and first aid certified
  • Experience with twins and multiples
  • Parent coaching and education
  • Patient and compassionate

Certification

Newborn Care Certification

References

  • Leah Garfunkel +1 (347) 733-1339
  • Mrs Gottdiener +1 (732) 606-5056
  • The Heitner Family +1 (845) 642-2421
  • Riki Friedman +1 (848) 299-6430

Please note: Whilst we maintained a professional settings at all times, my employers preferred to call me by my alias “Shernet”.

Timeline

Newborn Care Specialist

Leah Garfunkel
12.2024 - 02.2025

Newborn Care Specialist

Christina McMurray
08.2023 - 06.2024

Newborn Care Specialist

The Heitner Family
03.2022 - 11.2022

Newborn Care Specialist

Mrs Friedman
02.2022 - 03.2022

Newborn Care Specialist

Mirel Friedman
01.2022 - 02.2022

Newborn Care Specialist

Riki Friedman
10.2021 - 01.2022

Newborn Care Specialist

Mrs Gottdiener
02.2021 - 06.2021

Newborn Care Specialist

Leah Garfunkel
08.2020 - 10.2020

Newborn Care Specialist

Mrs Lefkowitz
06.2017 - 09.2017

Nanny

Natalie Isaman
09.2016 - 05.2017

Nanny

The Sharma Family
03.2015 - 12.2015

Certified Newborn Care Specialist -

ICT Academy
Dian Powell