| Babysitting
safety tips which should be consider before accepting babysitting
jobs: |
 I
think I'll start a babysitting service...
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all - babysitting is the simplest job you can have. You get
paid to sit around in someone's house, play with their computer,
watch their TV, raid their fridge, and then you leave at the
end of the evening with a pocket full of cash right ?... |
Well time to think again......
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Babysitting children is one of the most exciting fulfilling
jobs you can have. It also comes with many responsibilities
and should never be taken lightly. Parents are placing the well
being of their loved ones in your hands and your primary function
as a babysitter is to make sure the children remain safe at
all times. |
To help you out with this task, Phone
a Babysitter.com has created the Safety First Program. |
Every babysitting job can vary significantly and you must be
prepared to meet all the challenges each may present. For as
long as you're on the job.. You are the one who is in charge...
and you must make sure the children are safe, happy and their
needs are taken care of. If you show your employers you are
prepared to meet these challenges they will gain confidence
in your abilities as a babysitter and will hire you on a consistent
basis. If you don't meet their expectations... well you could
guess the outcome. |
This program was developed to provide a standard for both parents
and babysitters to assist in attaining the highest level of
safety for everyone involved. By using the following four forms
which make up the core of the Safety First Program. The pitfalls
of miscommunication sometimes experienced between parents and
babysitters can be greatly reduced. Click on the links for each
form, read up on our valuable tips and print off a few copies
to hang on your clipboard so they are ready to use or your next
babysitting job. |
Enough already you say! - ok lets get to the forms...
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The
babysitter guideline is a list of safety tips, rules and decisions
you need to consider prior to accepting a babysitting job.
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The
babysitter information sheet is a form filled out by the parents
to supply you with the contact information you need in case
of an emergency. Also listed, is specific details for the children
you will be babysitting.
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The
home safety checklist consists of items you need to be aware
of around the home. Make sure you arrive early enough to review
this list with the parents and spare enough time to ask any
questions before they must leave.
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This final form filled out by the parents details "the
house rules". Read this one carefully when you receive
it and be sure to follow it to a tee!!!
Where to go from here?
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We have more babysitting safety tips and links for you in
the Babysitters Corner and we plan on continually adding to
this resource. Also don't forget to read the news on the home
page to keep up with what's new at Phone a Babysitter.com
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