Babysitting
What are 5 things parents should let you know when you arrive to babysit?
EX: where they can be reached, names and phone numbers for emergency contacts, where the exits are, where the flashlights are, if there are any medical needs or allergies, where the first aid kit is,
Where should your hands be placed when picking up an infant?
Under the head/neck and under the bum with spread fingers
What are 2 ways to prevent bumping and pinching injuries?
What should you do if a thunderstorm is announced in your area?
stay indoors and avoid opening doors and windows
Provide an option to offer a child who refuses to pick up their toys?
EX: How about we clean up together? How about you put away the blocks and I'll put away the colouring? Let's have a race to see who can clean up the fastest. First we have to clean up the toys and then we can play outside.
What are 4 places or people's phone numbers you should always have available when babysitting?
EX: parents, poison control, another trusted adult, 911, your parents
What are 2 characteristics of a school-aged child?
EX: ride a bike without training wheels, becoming independent, like their privacy, using forks and knives properly, can use traditional pencils and markers.
What should you never do when treating a burn?
Contact parents immediately and inform them
Keep the bottle nipple full of milk while feeding
Where should you put a child for a time out?
A quiet place without distractions
Soft, quiet music is best suited for children....
under 3 years old
What are the steps to treat electric shock?
disconnect the power if it is safe to do so, don't touch the child with your bare hands, use a piece of wood or a thick dry cloth between your hands and the child's body, then pull the child away from the power source, call 911 immediately and then the parents
What is a common cause of seizures in children?
Fevers
What are 2 ways you can approach a shy child?
EX: calmly, play/colour beside them, introduce yourself and ask to join them, speak cheerfully but not loud, give them lots of time
What are 4 things you should ask your employer?
EX: How many children? What is your hourly wage or how much you will be paid? How will you get there and back? Do they children have any allergies? What is their routine? What time do they go to bed? Will I be feeding them dinner? What are some rules they follow (no TV, no computers)?
What are 2 safe outdoor activities for preschoolers?
EX: tricycles, chalk, kicking a ball, running in the yard
* always ask the parents if you are allowed to take the children outside
EX: making sure there are no small pieces out, sitting calmly with no distractions, making sure the food is cut up small enough, eating slowly
EX: bleach, tide pods, dishwasher detergent, air fresheners, medicine, floor cleaner, batteries
What are the steps for spoon feeding a baby?
1. wash your handsensure baby is properly strapped into their feeding chair
2. place food in a small bowl, warm it up and stir it
3. ensure baby is properly strapped into their feeding chair
4. use a small spoon and never overload it
What are 5 characteristics parents are looking for when hiring a babysitter?
EX: reliable, caring, respectful, timely, engaged
What is the most common reason why children between the ages of 3-5 wake up during the night?
bedwetting
Steps for first aid of animal bites
rinse the wound, wash the wound with soap and water for 15 mins, apply a sterile dressing to the wound, scrub your hands thoroughly after contact, call the police if the animal is still in or around the home, seek medical help if skin has been broken
There is a power failure at night you should....
If you must bathe a child, what are the 4 most important rules to remember?
EX: make sure you have everything within reach, only fill the tub with enough water to cover their legs while sitting, feel the temperature with your wrist, always be within arm reach while they are in the water (or near by if over the age of 6), start with head and go down face and body, always drain bath water immediately.