Young children cannot always communicate their needs or protect themselves. That’s why babysitters must be able to handle any situation that may arise while kids are in their care. St. Mary’s Outreach Services is now accepting reservations for SAFE SITTER classes coming up in June and July. SAFE SITTER is a medically accurate, hands-on class that teaches boys and girls ages 11 to 13 how to handle emergencies when caring for children.
SAFE SITTERS will learn:
• What to do if a child chokes.
• Safety for the sitter.
• How to call 911 for help.
• Babysitting business skills (how to refuse a babysitting job, how to negotiate a salary, how to recognize your limitations, etc.)
• Basic childcare techniques (diapering, feeding, etc.)
• How to entertain children and keep them safe.
These classes are being offered June 18th and 20th, and July 3rd from 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. in room 107 of the St. Mary’s Medical Arts Building, located at 3700 Bellemeade Avenue in Evansville.
This is a one-day class, so sitters do not need to attend more than one session. Parents and/or guardians are encouraged to attend a 15-minute “graduation ceremony†honoring the students at 3:30 p.m. Participants are asked to bring a sack lunch.
Each class costs $60 and includes a student manual, a messenger bag, a card confirming the babysitter’s completion of the course, a list of important phone numbers, a flashlight, band aids, and other supplies.
To register your son or daughter OR your babysitter, please call Debbie Davidson with St. Mary’s Outreach Services at 812.485.5607.
For more information about SAFE SITTERS, please visit www.safesitter.org.
