The Aroostook County Branch of the American Red Cross Pine Tree Chapter is offering a babysitter’s training course on Saturday, March 24, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Chan Center at Cary Medical Center in Caribou.
By participating in this training, adolescents, ages 11 to 15, can get the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to care for infants and children.
This training teaches participants how to develop leadership skills; perform first aid and CPR; know how to get medical help fast; identify common safety hazards and prevent injuries; make good, responsible decisions; supervise infants through school-aged children; choose safe and age-appropriate toys and games; and perform basic care routines such as diapering, feeding and dressing.
Participants will receive a special portfolio and an American Red Cross certificate for the training and first aid/CPR training. The cost for the training is $85 per student.
The Babysitter’s Training has been reviewed and supported by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., Boy Scouts of America, YMCA of the U.S.A., Boys and Girls Clubs, JCC Association and 4-H organizations.
To register, go to redcross.org and click “FIND A CLASS” or call 1-800-733-2767. For more information contact Penny Kern at 493-4620, ext. 109 or e-mail penny.kern@redcross.org.
Seating is limited and all paid registrations need to be received no later than Friday, March 16.
The Pine Tree Chapter of the American Red Cross serves northern, central and eastern Maine with fire and disaster relief, Armed Forces Emergency, community preparedness, and health and safety training services.
