LOCAL "SAFE SITTER" CLASS TEACHES IMPORTANT SKILLS TO MIDDLE SCHOOLERS

In an effort to improve child safety, AdventHealth Waterman is again offering a Safe Sitter® Class to prepare students in sixth to  eighth grades important skills when supervising younger siblings alone or babysitting.

The instructor-led class uses fun, role-playing exercises to teach skills related to child care, safety, first aid, and general business practices. Students will practice diapering and learn tips to manage behavior that will help them stay in control of themselves and the children in their care. They will also learn to prevent unsafe situations and how to react when faced with dangers such as power failures or weather emergencies. The young sitters will also learn how to respond to injuries and illnesses, as well as choking rescue and CPR.

The class will also provide the students basic business skills focusing on how to responsibly screen jobs, discuss fees, and greet employers to set students up for success.

The class is offered June 26 or 27 from 8:30 a.m.to- 4 p.m.at AdventHealth Waterman, 1000 Waterman Way, Mattison Conference Room, Tavares.  The class fee is $50 and includes a student handbook. Students should bring lunch. Space is limited and preregistration is required. Call 352-253-3391.

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