Babysitting Basics

A St. John Ambulance course developed for youth ages 11 – 15 This course provides New Babysitters with the necessary skills to provide care to children in a variety of situations. This course emphasises: * Safety rules; * Responding to Emergencies; and, * Development of Leadership Skills Course content includes: • Become a successful babysitter • How to care for Infants, Toddler and School aged children; including (healthy meals, safe play, diapers, bedtime routines and much more). • How to make the correct decisions when dealing with the behaviour of children • Handling Emergencies • Caring for a sick or injured child • Prevention and basic First Aid – Choking, CPR, Head Injuries, poisonings, Burns and much more.