Fall down stairs that are not protected by a safety gate? (Toddlers.) Chew on medication thinking it is candy? (Preschoolers.)


[Average the rates that group members suggest. Discourage complicated rate structures.]


VIDEO: POISONING


Poisoning is a danger for three of the four age groups. Let’s watch this Babysitter Boss video to learn more about poisoning.


VIDEO: BABYSITTING IS A JOB. HERE’S HOW TO GET PAID.


Let’s watch this Babysitter Boss video that talks about setting your wage as well as discussing fees.


Do any of you have an allergy or know someone who is allergic to something? Allergies are very common, and it’s important to be aware of the allergies of those around you, including friends, neighbors, and children you are babysitting. Why would you want to be aware that a friend, neighbor, or child you babysit has an allergy?


Let’s practice discussing our fee.


[Have students practice saying, “I charge $______ an hour. Will that be okay?”]


[So that you can help them avoid the allergen, and therefore prevent an allergic reaction.]


What does an allergic reaction look like?


Great! Now let’s practice screening a job. We’ll use the script in your handbook on page 47, since those questions will help you determine if you are Available, Safe, Able, and have Permission. The script will also remind you to discuss your fee. You can use this script anytime you screen a job.


[It could look very different, depending on the severity of the allergy: runny nose and itchy eyes, wheezing, hives, difficulty breathing, even loss of consciousness or shock.]


[Graphic: Make Your Call]


ROLE-PLAY Screen a job. [Give each student a sheet from the Safe Sitter®


Important Information


One of the most important things that you will learn today is the system that Safe Sitters use to assess an injury/illness to determine who should handle it. Safe Sitters decide who should handle any injury or health problem based on the seriousness and urgency of the problem.


What does “serious” mean? (The situation is more than the sitter can handle; outside help is needed.)


What does “urgent” mean? (Help is needed right away.) • Times:


• Employer: • Referred by: • When:


• Phone: • Address:


• Transportation: • Children:


• If there is a THREAT TO LIFE, call 9-1-1 because this is both serious and urgent.


• Special issues: • Extra duties:


6-year-old Nicholas and 4-year-old Chase None None


• If it is a significant injury or illness, ask a back-up adult to come help, because the situation is serious but not urgent.


• If it is a minor problem, handle it yourself because the situation is neither serious, nor urgent.


After you have screened a job, you need to follow the Next Steps on page 48. Those next steps include:


• Checking with the person who referred you. • Discussing the job offer with your parent. • Calling the employer back to confirm that you can work for them. • Arranging for a back-up adult.


• Sharing the High Five info with your parent. Who remembers what information the High Five includes? (Who, What, Where, When, and How.)


SAFE SITTER® INSTRUCTOR MANUAL | PAGE 27 UPDATED 2023 SAFE SITTER® INSTRUCTOR MANUAL | PAGE 67


777 Lucky Lane, Luckyville Provided by employer


Mrs. Goode


Another student in the group Saturday the 10th


Leave at 4:00 pm and return at 7:00 pm 555-555-5555


Note Pad. Select a student volunteer to play the role of the sitter. The Instructor plays the role of a prospective employer and uses a phone to place a pretend call using the information below. Student should use a phone to answer the pretend call and use the script in their Student Handbook on page 47.]


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