Canadian Red Cross Babysitting and Child Safety Courses

Offers basic first aid and caregiving skills for youth 11-15 years old. Participants learn how to provide care to children in a variety of age groups, and how to prevent and respond to emergencies. The course also offers youth the skills to promote themselves as babysitters to prospective families. Includes a take-home babysitters manual.

Course content includes:

  • First aid skills
  • How to be responsible and demonstrate leadership
  • How to make good decisions and manage difficult behaviours
  • Information on children’s developmental stages, and specific strategies for each stage
  • How to feed, diaper, dress, and play with children and babies
  • How to recognize and prevent unsafe situations, make safe choices, and promote safe behaviours
  • The business of babysitting
Organizations that offer this Service
Canadian Red Cross, Hamilton Branch
Eligibility

For youth 11 to 15 years old.

Areas Served
Hamilton
Fees
Fee
Program
Fee for the course.
Languages
English
Application Instructions

Consult website for availability and registration.

Age Range
11-15 years of age.
Last Full Update
August 1, 2023