Newborn Caregiver jobs in Basel typically pay CHF 35–CHF 63 an hour (about CHF 6,050–CHF 10,900 a month full time). Live-in positions are common, with a usual schedule of night shifts or 24-hour live-in rotations. Employers ask for newborn care experience or certification and an identity check. Register with AvailJob to be matched with families hiring in Basel.
- Typical pay
- CHF 35–CHF 63
- per hour
- Full-time monthly
- CHF 6,050–CHF 10,900
- about 40 hours a week
- Live-in
- Common
- accommodation provided
- Schedule
- Night shifts or 24-hour live-in rotations
- Open now
- 0
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Open newborn caregiver positions in Basel
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Register as a Newborn CaregiverAbout newborn caregiver jobs in Basel
A newborn caregiver supports families in the first weeks and months with a newborn, including night care and feeding routines. In Basel, these roles are offered by private households across Basel Trinational Region, from busy professional couples to large multi-generation homes.
Basel is known for pharmaceuticals, life sciences, chemicals, and logistics, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as Roche, Novartis, Lonza, Syngenta, and University Hospital Basel. Basel hosts the global headquarters of two of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies within walking distance of each other.
Main duties
- Care for newborns day and night
- Support feeding, burping and sleep routines
- Sterilise bottles and manage baby laundry
- Track feeds, sleep and nappies
- Help parents recover and rest
Newborn Caregiver pay in Basel
Household incomes in Basel are shaped by an average local salary of around CHF 110,000, which is why newborn caregiver pay here sits above the Switzerland average. Pay rises with experience, references, live-in flexibility and extra duties such as driving or cooking.
Indicative ranges for 2026 based on local salary levels and published household pay; individual offers vary.
A day as a newborn caregiver
- 7:30Breakfast & school run
- 9:30Play & learning
- 12:00Lunch & nap
- 15:00Pick-up & homework
- 18:00Dinner, bath & handover
Why work in Basel?
The local job market is growing at 3.2% annually, so demand for reliable household staff keeps rising as more dual-income families move to Basel.
Basel is often described as “The World's Pharmaceutical Headquarters City”, and its households expect a professional standard of service.
Requirements
What families ask for
- Newborn care experience or certification
- Infant CPR and first aid
- Background check
- Ability to work night shifts
Working in Switzerland
- Right to work in Switzerland: Workers from outside the EU/EFTA face strict quotas, so most household staff hold existing permits or EU/EFTA citizenship.
- Checks: employers usually ask for an identity check, references, a residence and work permit check and, for childcare, a private criminal record extract (Strafregisterauszug).
- Minimum pay: wages must meet the minimum wage set in the standard employment contract for domestic workers.
- Contract: A written contract is strongly recommended and must respect the federal and cantonal standard employment contracts.
Live-in or live-out?
Live-in newborn caregiver roles in Basel normally include a private room and meals; the value of board is sometimes deducted from pay, so compare offers on the total package. Live-out roles pay the full hourly rate, and families often add travel costs for early starts.
How to get hired
- Register
Create your profile with your newborn caregiver experience, availability and references.
- Verification
Complete Switzerland right-to-work and background checks.
- Interview & trial
Meet the family and work a short, paid trial day.
- Contract & start
Agree pay, hours and leave in writing before you start.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a newborn caregiver earn in Basel?
Newborn Caregiver jobs in Basel typically pay CHF 35–CHF 63 an hour (about CHF 6,050–CHF 10,900 a month full time). Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.
Are there live-in newborn caregiver jobs in Basel?
Live-in positions are common. Live-in newborn caregiver roles in Basel normally include a private room and meals; the value of board is sometimes deducted from pay, so compare offers on the total package.
What do I need to work as a newborn caregiver in Switzerland?
Employers ask for newborn care experience or certification, infant CPR and first aid and an identity check. You must also have the right to work in Switzerland.
What does a newborn caregiver do day to day?
A newborn caregiver supports families in the first weeks and months with a newborn, including night care and feeding routines. Typical duties include care for newborns day and night, support feeding, burping and sleep routines, sterilise bottles and manage baby laundry.
How do I apply for newborn caregiver jobs in Basel on AvailJob?
Register your profile with your experience, availability and references. When a family in Basel hires for this role, you are matched and contacted.
What hours does a newborn caregiver work?
A typical schedule is night shifts or 24-hour live-in rotations. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.