Leadership & Business of Babysitting
What does the FIND decision making model stand for?
F-figure out the problem
I-identify possible solutions
N-name the pros and cons for each
D-decide which solution is best
What is the most important responsibility as a babysitter?
Keep children safe
What is the main job of young children?
Play
What are the steps to respond to an emergency?
Check, Call, Care
What should you do before helping someone who appears to be choking?
Tell them your name and that you are trained in First Aid.
If the kids you are babysitting are trying to make a decision that affects everyone but doesn't involve safety, what type of leadership style should you use?
Democratic
What should you do if the house phone rings while you are babysitting?
Don't tell the caller that the parents are away and you are babysitting. Instead say "Mr. or Mrs. __ is busy right now. May I take a message?"
Name 2 physical milestones for a toddler.
Drinks from a cup
Walks/runs well
Starts potty training
Dress, feeds self with help
Walks up & down steps with help
Kicks and catches a large ball
Name 3 things you should check for if you think a child is hurt?
Breathing and pulse
Bleeding
Ability to move body parts
Alertness/response
Skin color and temperature
How many cycles of CPR should you complete in 1 minute?
Three
If the one of the kids you are babysitting is about to hit the other with a stick, what leadership style should you use?
Directive
Name 2 things you can do to prevent burns or wounds.
Use safety covers on all electrical outlets
Turn pot handles on the stove to the inside/out of reach
Do not warm up a baby bottle in the microwave
Make sure there is at least 1 working smoke alarm in the house
Keep matches and lighters locked and out of reach
Keep sharp objects (scissors, knives) out of reach
Use proper protective gear when playing outside
If a baby is spitting up milk while drinking a bottle, what should you do?
Use bulb syringe to clear mouth, then nose
If a child cuts their arm on a sharp object and there is blood gushing from the wound, how should you stop it?
Apply pressure using whole upper body
What are the steps for using an AED?
1) Turn it ON
2) Apply pads to chest
3) Follow prompts- stay clear and don't touch patient
4) Press shock button if it tells you to
Name 2 ways you can be a good role model as a babysitter.
Follow rules & instructions given by parents
Talk with and show respect
Be honest
Have a positive attitude
Focus on keeping children safe
Apply appropriate consequences
Make the best out of difficult situations
Lead by example
Name 2 things you can do to prevent bites or stings.
Stay away from wild animals or pets acting strange
Use insect repellent
Have children wear long clothing and shoes if playing near wooded areas
Leave any areas that have insects that may bite or sting
List the 4 types of consequences that can be used when a child misbehaves.
Natural
Logical
Withhold privileges
Time Out
If you think a child has a broken bone after falling off a trampoline, what materials can you use to make a splint?
Magazines, cardboard box pieces, or rolled up towels secured with a shoelace, neck or robe tie, or belt
What are the steps for caring for a choking infant?
Give 5 back blows between shoulder blades
Give 5 chest thrusts between nipple
Name 3 things about a babysitting job that you should find out in the family interview.
Date & time of job
Number & ages of children you will babysit
Transportation- how you will get to the job
House rules
Duties you need to complete (cooking, serving meal, medications, cleaning, pet care, bedtime)
To prevent choking, toys and objects for infants and toddlers should be no smaller than how many inches in diameter?
1 3/4 inches (anything that can fit inside a toilet paper roll)
How do you change a dirty diaper?
Place the new diaper underneath the baby
Remove the old diaper
Wipe from front to back
Fold the diaper tabs from the back to the front and secure
If a child has an allergic reaction, how do you administer an epi pen?
Pull off the cap
Insert the epi pen into the outer thigh and hold for 10 seconds
How many compressions and breaths do you administer in Child CPR?
30 compressions, 2 breaths