Emergency Procedures
Where is the first aid kit located throughout the day?
What is hook in cafeteria/outside on playground(s)
List specific regulations required during snack time
1 staff member should always be sitting at a table with children
All staff should wash hands before handing out snack (gloves can be used instead)
All kids must be offered 1 serving of grains and refrigerated options
All kids must wash hands before snack
Tables need to be cleaned before and after
Creating a Allergen free space
If a situation between 2 kids arises and one is being picked on who do you approach first?
Always give the attention to the child in distress first and have the other child take a break
What are the proper ratios?
1:10 when a counselor is not in immediate reach of another
1:13 when multiple staff are available
What is the ratio for lifeguards on duty?
26 kids per lifeguard
Where should all medication be located?
What is the black lock box in the counselor cabinet
What is the procedure for the end of the day clean up?
Tables are washed
Floors are swept
Trash and recycling must not be kept
Check all spaces used during program to make sure they are cleaned
What behavior management phrases are often used at RES?
What is: Green, yellow, thoughts
This is "expected/not expected"
Walking feet
Respect yourself, others and the environment
Who is a mandated reporter and what job do they have?
We all are! If you are witness to a concerning issue such as signs of abuse/neglect must be reported within 24hrs to Child Abuse Hotline
This can be anonymous
What needs to be added to the back pack on field trips
What is medications, epipen's with proper labeling
What do you do if a child goes missing?
2. Keep calm, continue to manage children without jeopardizing the functioning program
3. Have director contact authorities if needed
When is it an appropriate time to use technology for kids and counselors?
What is during emergencies or to take photos of activities
How to approach a difficult conversation with a kid
Get down on there level
Be short and concise with words or questions
Speaking with a warm voice
Being aware of your own limits (tagging out when needed)
Following through
Scenario: If a kid walks out of the room and you're the only one supervising the activity, what do you do?
Green= Can only swim up to their waist
Yellow= still can only swim up to waist but can practice swimming deeper with a lifeguard
Blue= Can swim anywhere in the boundaries of swimming area
What is the protocol for when a child gets hurt?
2. Create a safe space for yourself and the child
3. Use proper materials to treat injury/situation
4.Communicate with director
5.Fill out incident report
Which kids cannot be photographed?
What is:
Savitt F
Gabby G
Augustine J
Behavioral Prevention
What is:
Proper engagement
Reinforcing and praising appropriate behavior
Redirection
Setting them up for success
Scenario: If an adult that you don't recognize enters the building what do you do?
Ask for I.D./ name, who they were planning on picking up and confirm with director if they have permission to pick up
What are expectations for activities during summer?
Kids should not be switching activities. Once they choose activity they should be staying in it all week.(special considerations for kids that need it)
kids must have sunscreen on before going outside
make sure extra water is provided outside IE: water cooler/part 2 water bottles
Name 5 items that go in the first aid kit/backpack
- First aid manual
- Emergency procedure binder
- Adhesive tape
- Bandages
-Scissors
- Sealed packets of alcohol wipes or antiseptic
-sterile gauze pads
-rolls of gauze bandages
-Non glass thermometer
-Tweezers
-Cold pack
- DIsposable nonporous gloves
-Liquid soap
-Plastic bags for cloths, gauze and other materials for handling blood
-Emergency contacts
See list
The big "No-No's"
- physically harming a child
- restraining kid
- refusing necessities (food, water, bathroom use)
- Humiliating
If a child sees their parent in a car and asks to go meet them what do you do?
What is walk out with them and make sure to make eye contact is made with the parent before allowing them to go. Never let them walk out alone without any visual confirmation.
What are some expectations for the walking field trips?
Making sure the group is behind you
Staying on the sidewalk and walking
Making sure each group is with their group counselor
Make sure the first aid kit is with a counselor/be aware of who has it
Make sure there is extra water/sunscreen/equipment to play with