This course is designed for young adolescents aged 11 years and up who want to become a babysitter or may already be one. After you have secured your group’s interest, please contact our office to discuss possible training dates and times. For more information on how to organize a group, see Group Booking.
Because caring for children is more than just child’s play.
For many young adolescents, babysitting is their first job. Our Canadian Red Cross Babysitting course can help them become real “pros”!
Duration: 1-day (8 hours) Cost: $55.00 plus HST Minimum age: 11 years Conducted by a certified Red Cross First Aid Instructor
Take home materials Babysitter’s Manual Babysitter’s certificate card
Gain the essential knowledge and hands-on skills needed to
confidently respond to real-life emergencies.
The program includes:
Important child care skills
Safety tips for children of all ages
How to cope with common problems, like tantrums and crying
What to do if anything makes the babysitter uncomfortable
Some great games and other ideas for having fun with the kids while babysitting
How to make the children’s environment safe and enjoyable
What are the respective rights and responsibilities of the babysitter and the family hiring one
Babysitter's and Families' Rights and Responsibilities
Tips for Finding Babysitting Jobs
Basic Baby and Child Care Skills
Skills to Foster Positive Interaction with Children of Different Ages
Child Safety and Injury Prevention
Basic First Aid Techniques
How to Handle Emergency Situations
Strategies to Create a Safe and Happy Environment for Children
Emergencies sometimes do happen, even to the best babysitters. The Babysitter’s course teaches how to handle emergencies with confidence by providing the basic First Aid skills for such common problems such as:
Choking
Sprains and Strains
Bleeding & Poisoning
Fire emergency & burn care
And much more
For more information, or to schedule a group course, please do not hesitate to contact us at info1@torontocpr.com or 416-423-0799
Health Precautions Questionnaire
Toronto CPR Inc is committed to safeguarding the health and safety of learners in any course.
For most people the physical activity involved in a first aid/CPR course should not pose a health threat. However, there are a small number of people who may find the physical activities in the course strenuous.
We recommend you consult with your physician, before you participate, if you have any of the following:
A history of a heart attack or other heart conditions.
Respiratory problems, for example asthma.
Pregnancy.
Bone or joint injuries.
The course involves activities such as:
Kneeling and compressing on manikins.
Lying on the ground.
Working with partners for choking modalities, bandaging and splinting.
If you do not participate 100%, you cannot successfully complete the course and receive certification. However, you are still welcome to attend and observe.
Safe Classroom (In-Person) Training
Are you experiencing any of the following:
Severe difficulty breathing (e.g. struggling to breathe or speaking in single words)
Severe chest pain
Fever
Cough
Sore throat
Runny nose
Headache
If you are feeling unwell or suspect that you may be ill, you must notify us at least 48 hours prior to your scheduled course. This allows us to reschedule your session appropriately and ensure the health and safety of all participants. Failure to provide sufficient notice may result in administrative or rebooking fees.
