Advanced Babysitting with First Aid & CPR/AED

More Than a Babysitting Course—A Step Toward Leadership, Employment, and Life-Saving Skills

The Advanced Babysitting with First Aid & CPR/AED Course from Safety Training Plus is designed for youth who want to take their babysitting skills to the next level.

This comprehensive program combines advanced childcare training, emergency preparedness, First Aid, CPR/AED certification, résumé development, and babysitting business skills to help participants become confident, trusted, and professional caregivers.

Whether your child is already babysitting or preparing to start, this course provides the knowledge, practical skills, and confidence needed to succeed.

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for:

  • Youth ages 13-16
  • Graduates of a Babysitting Course ( not mandatory)
  • Youth interested in childcare or future careers working with children
  • Young people looking to gain confidence and workplace skills
  • Aspiring babysitters who want to stand out to parents and families
  • Youth looking to build a babysitting business and generate monies 

What Participants Will Learn

Advanced Childcare Skills

Participants will learn how to:

  • Care for infants, toddlers, and school-aged children
  • Manage challenging behaviours
  • Create safe and engaging activities
  • Support healthy routines and bedtime schedules
  • Understand child development basics
  • Promote safe play and injury prevention
  • Communicate effectively with parents and caregivers

Emergency Preparedness

Participants will gain confidence in handling unexpected situations, including:

  • Recognizing emergencies
  • Responding to common childhood illnesses and injuries
  • Developing emergency action plans
  • Home safety and hazard identification
  • Emergency communication procedures
  • When and how to call 9-1-1

First Aid Training

Hands-on First Aid training includes:

  • Emergency scene assessment
  • Primary patient assessment
  • Choking emergencies
  • Bleeding control
  • Burns and scalds
  • Head injuries
  • Nosebleeds
  • Sprains and strains
  • Allergic reactions
  • Asthma emergencies
  • Managing common childhood injuries

CPR & AED Training

Participants will practice:

  • Infant CPR
  • Child CPR
  • Adult CPR
  • Automated External Defibrillator (AED) use
  • Recovery position
  • Emergency response procedures

These skills help prepare participants to respond confidently during critical situations until emergency services arrive.

Babysitting Business & Professional Development

A unique feature of this course is helping participants develop the skills needed to build a successful babysitting business.

Participants will learn:

  • How to market themselves professionally
  • Setting babysitting rates
  • Understanding responsibilities and expectations
  • Professional communication with families
  • Customer service skills
  • Managing bookings and schedules
  • Building trust with parents
  • Safe advertising practices
  • Developing professionalism and confidence

Résumé Building Workshop

Every participant will receive guidance on creating their own babysitting résumé.

Topics include:

  • Identifying skills and strengths
  • Showcasing certifications and training
  • Listing volunteer experience
  • Building references
  • Creating a professional first impression
  • Preparing for babysitting interviews

Participants will leave with a completed résumé template they can use when seeking babysitting opportunities.

Babysitter Portfolio Development

Participants will begin building their own professional Babysitter Portfolio that can continue to grow as they gain experience.

Portfolio components may include:

📁 Babysitting Résumé
📁 Personal Babysitter Profile
📁 First Aid & CPR/AED Certificates
📁 Reference Page Template
📁 Babysitting Experience Log
📁 Emergency Contact Forms
📁 Child Information Forms
📁 Activity Planning Sheets
📁 Parent Communication Templates

This portfolio helps participants present themselves professionally and stand out when applying for babysitting positions.

Hands-On Learning Experience

This engaging course includes:

✔ Interactive discussions
✔ Real-life babysitting scenarios
✔ First Aid skill practice
✔ CPR/AED practical training
✔ Problem-solving activities
✔ Résumé-building workshop
✔ Portfolio development exercises
✔ Confidence-building activities

Participants leave with practical skills they can immediately apply in real-world babysitting situations.

Certification

Upon successful completion, participants will receive:

🏆 Advanced Babysitting with First Aid & CPR/AED Certificate

This certificate demonstrates advanced childcare knowledge, emergency response skills, and professional readiness.

Why Parents Choose This Course

Parents want more than a babysitter—they want a caregiver who is prepared, responsible, and capable of responding during an emergency.

This course helps youth:

  • Build confidence and leadership skills
  • Learn life-saving First Aid and CPR/AED skills
  • Develop responsibility and professionalism
  • Create their first résumé
  • Build a babysitting portfolio
  • Learn entrepreneurial and business skills
  • Increase employability
  • Become trusted caregivers within their community

Register Today

Give your child the confidence, knowledge, and emergency response skills needed to become an exceptional babysitter.

Safety Training Plus
📞 705-618-2533
📧 safety@safetytrainingplus.ca
🌐 www.safetytrainingplus.ca

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