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Sandra Ochoa

Sandra Ochoa

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Newborn Care Specialist with over 15 years of experience providing expert care and support to families during the critical early stages of a newborn's life. Highly skilled in newborn care routines, including feeding, sleep training, and with a deep understanding of infant health and well-being. Proven ability to work with diverse families, offering tailored guidance and support to ensure a smooth transition into parenthood. Strong commitment to fostering a nurturing environment for both newborns and parents, with a focus on promoting healthy development and bonding.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Newborn Care Specialist

Shana Rhandhava
04.2024 - 06.2024

Newborn Care Specialist

Shantha Chelliah
12.2023 - 04.2024

Newborn Care Specialist

Heather Terbierten
11.2023 - 12.2023

Newborn Care Specialist

Caroline Kill
10.2023 - 11.2023

Newborn Care Specialist

Kristine Farr
09.2023 - 10.2023

Newborn Care Specialist

Melissa Fulgencio
07.2023 - 09.2023

Newborn Care Specialist

Brynn Ferrari
05.2023 - 09.2023

Newborn Care Specialist

Taylor Park
04.2023 - 09.2023

Newborn Care Specialist

Lauren Seaver
01.2023 - 04.2023

Newborn Care Specialist

Jennifer Liu
12.2022 - 02.2023

Newborn Care Specialist

Lily Li
12.2022 - 02.2023

Newborn Care Specialist

Rod and Jillanne
11.2022 - 02.2023

Newborn Care Specialist

Allison Eeds
08.2022 - 10.2022

Newborn Care Specialist

Caitlin Hauptfuhper
05.2022 - 07.2022

Newborn Care Specialist

Heather Whitaker
09.2021 - 10.2021

Newborn Care Specialist

Michelle Dobson
08.2021 - 10.2021

Newborn Care Specialist

Laura Whitlock
07.2021 - 09.2021

Newborn Care Specialist

Lauren Conrad
09.2019 - 02.2020

Newborn Care Specialist

Cassandra Canette
01.2019 - 11.2019

Newborn Care Specialist

Emily Miller
05.2019 - 08.2019

Newborn Care Specialist

Amy Flahive
03.2019 - 05.2019

Newborn Care Specialist

Amanda O'brien
11.2018 - 01.2019

Newborn Care Specialist

Lindsey Smith
07.2018 - 09.2018

Newborn Care Specialist

Nicole Tsou
03.2018 - 04.2018

Newborn Care Specialist

Mario Lavandeira
09.2017 - 02.2018

Responsible for newborn baby girl 24/7 performed various duties including: establishing a feeding and nap routine for the newborn, changing diapers, preparing / sterilizing bottles, bathing, walks, age appropriate play and sleep training.

Newborn Care Specialist / Postpartum Doula

Danielle Schartz
08.2017 - 09.2017

Two nights a week newborn care for a single newborn baby girl with colic problems , duties included: diapering, bathing, infant massage, sterilizing bottles and breast pump parts, helping with feedings and help with establishing good habits, mother care and establishing a routine for the baby.

Newborn Care Specialist

Erin Lewis
08.2017 - 09.2017

Took care of a newborn twice a week. Duties were but not limited to; Diapering, baths, making bottles, swaddling, baby’s laundry and help first time parents the proper care of a newborn.

Newborn Care Specialist

Withycombe Family
05.2017 - 07.2017

Overnight newborn care for identical premature twins. Duties included but not limited to: making bottles, changing diapers, swaddling, sterilizing bottles and breast pump parts, implemented good sleeping patterns, established daily routine, sleep trained babies and suggested natural solutions for babies’ severe gas pain (Infant massage, happy tummy).

Newborn Care Specialist

Shira Raykoff
05.2017 - 06.2017

Take care of premature baby girl with severe reflux for 3 weeks. Duties were but not limited to; Diapering, bathing, laundry, sterilizing bottles/breast pump parts, teaching parents how to soothe baby, how to swaddle, how to implement good sleeping associations, feeding schedule and routine for baby.

Newborn Care Specialist /Birth and Postpartum Doula

Maha Al-Blehed
04.2017 - 05.2017

Live in NCS / Postpartum Doula for a newborn baby girl. Duties included mother care and baby care such as: swaddling, diaper change, preparing bottles, baby’s / mom’s laundry, bathing baby, administering medicine for GERD, pacifier training, walks and light housekeeping.

Newborn Care Specialist

Medrano Family
01.2017 - 04.2017

Seven nights a week overnight care for 4 month old twins with severe GERD. Duties included, but were not limited to establishing a feeding and sleeping schedule, administering medicine, make bottles, diaper change and assisted with transitioning to solid foods.

Newborn Care Specialist

Pillemer / Civille Family
12.2016 - 02.2017

Seven nights a week overnight care for newborn twins, duties include : feeding , diapering, administering acid reflux medicine and establish a routine for babies which eventually will help the babies to sleep through the night.

Newborn Care Specialist

Watanabe Family
10.2013 - 03.2014

5 nights a week newborn care for a single newborn baby girl with colic problems , duties included: diapering, help with feedings and help to establish a routine for the baby , sleep training and educating parents.

Newborn Care Specialist

Musk Family
03.2013 - 05.2013

Took care of newborn twins 7 nights a week, Duties were bur mot limited to; Diapering, baths, infant massage, teaching mom (single parent household) the proper care of newborn twins.

Newborn Care Specialist

Neumayer Family
12.2011 - 01.2012

Overnight newborn care for a single newborn baby, duties included: diapering, help with feedings and help with establishing a routine for baby.

Newborn Care Specialist

Marquez Family
09.2010 - 10.2011

Overnight care for two newborn babies (twins),duties were including but not limited to establish a feeding and sleeping schedule for the babies, bathe them ,make bottles and diaper change.

Newborn Care Specialist

Pavia Family
07.2011 - 09.2011

Overnight and daytime care for a newborn baby boy and for his 8 month old sister who would still wake up at night to be fed. Duties were: helping with overnight feedings (both children), swaddling, diaper change, baths, overall help to establish a feeding and sleeping routine during the day and night (Sleep trained both).

Newborn Care Specialist / Family Assistant

Misty Hurtang
10.2008 - 09.2010

Full charge responsible to provide care of two kids ages 1.5 months and 9 years old. Daily duties included bottle preparation, bottle feeding, changing soiled diapers, go over homework assignments with the oldest child, make play time fun and educational for both kids, arrange playdates and drive to all their extracurricular activities. Overall, full charge responsible to secure the wellbeing of the children at all times. Light housekeeping, cooking, and grocery shopping and run errands for the family.

Skills

  • Premature infant care
  • Umbilical cord care
  • Sleep training knowledge
  • Swaddling techniques
  • Infant massage techniques
  • Newborn feeding expertise
  • Twins and multiples experience
  • Safe Sleep Practices
  • Babywearing knowledge
  • Breastfeeding guidance
  • Gentle soothing methods
  • Multitasking
  • Bottle preparation (breast milk / formula)
  • Take complete care of newborn overnight

Additional Information


● Certified infant and adult CPR / first aid

● Sleep Trainer , Experienced working with jetlagged Babies

● Member of the Southern California Association of Doulas

● Member of the Newborn Care Specialist Association

● Experienced working with Twins and triplets

● Experienced working with premature babies

● Experienced working with babies suffering from acid reflux / severed skin conditions

● Experienced working with Mothers suffering with PPD

Timeline

Newborn Care Specialist

Shana Rhandhava
04.2024 - 06.2024

Newborn Care Specialist

Shantha Chelliah
12.2023 - 04.2024

Newborn Care Specialist

Heather Terbierten
11.2023 - 12.2023

Newborn Care Specialist

Caroline Kill
10.2023 - 11.2023

Newborn Care Specialist

Kristine Farr
09.2023 - 10.2023

Newborn Care Specialist

Melissa Fulgencio
07.2023 - 09.2023

Newborn Care Specialist

Brynn Ferrari
05.2023 - 09.2023

Newborn Care Specialist

Taylor Park
04.2023 - 09.2023

Newborn Care Specialist

Lauren Seaver
01.2023 - 04.2023

Newborn Care Specialist

Jennifer Liu
12.2022 - 02.2023

Newborn Care Specialist

Lily Li
12.2022 - 02.2023

Newborn Care Specialist

Rod and Jillanne
11.2022 - 02.2023

Newborn Care Specialist

Allison Eeds
08.2022 - 10.2022

Newborn Care Specialist

Caitlin Hauptfuhper
05.2022 - 07.2022

Newborn Care Specialist

Heather Whitaker
09.2021 - 10.2021

Newborn Care Specialist

Michelle Dobson
08.2021 - 10.2021

Newborn Care Specialist

Laura Whitlock
07.2021 - 09.2021

Newborn Care Specialist

Lauren Conrad
09.2019 - 02.2020

Newborn Care Specialist

Emily Miller
05.2019 - 08.2019

Newborn Care Specialist

Amy Flahive
03.2019 - 05.2019

Newborn Care Specialist

Cassandra Canette
01.2019 - 11.2019

Newborn Care Specialist

Amanda O'brien
11.2018 - 01.2019

Newborn Care Specialist

Lindsey Smith
07.2018 - 09.2018

Newborn Care Specialist

Nicole Tsou
03.2018 - 04.2018

Newborn Care Specialist

Mario Lavandeira
09.2017 - 02.2018

Newborn Care Specialist / Postpartum Doula

Danielle Schartz
08.2017 - 09.2017

Newborn Care Specialist

Erin Lewis
08.2017 - 09.2017

Newborn Care Specialist

Withycombe Family
05.2017 - 07.2017

Newborn Care Specialist

Shira Raykoff
05.2017 - 06.2017

Newborn Care Specialist /Birth and Postpartum Doula

Maha Al-Blehed
04.2017 - 05.2017

Newborn Care Specialist

Medrano Family
01.2017 - 04.2017

Newborn Care Specialist

Pillemer / Civille Family
12.2016 - 02.2017

Newborn Care Specialist

Watanabe Family
10.2013 - 03.2014

Newborn Care Specialist

Musk Family
03.2013 - 05.2013

Newborn Care Specialist

Neumayer Family
12.2011 - 01.2012

Newborn Care Specialist

Pavia Family
07.2011 - 09.2011

Newborn Care Specialist

Marquez Family
09.2010 - 10.2011

Newborn Care Specialist / Family Assistant

Misty Hurtang
10.2008 - 09.2010
Sandra Ochoa