![]() “I would want to hire a sitter that knows the dos and don’ts of basic child care,” says Christina, a mom in Chandler, Arizona.Įspecially when you’re first starting out as a sitter, you might consider taking a babysitting course. “Not only is it a great resume booster,” she says, “but you’ll feel prepared if you ever face a wounded or, god forbid, an unconscious child,” she says. ![]() Halley Bondy, author of “Don’t Sit on the Baby!: The Ultimate Guide to Sane, Skilled and Safe Babysitting,” agrees that getting CPR and first aid training certification looks great to employers. Or find a course through a national organization such as the Red Cross or American Heart Association. While it might seem unlikely you’ll need to use this skill while babysitting, it could save a life if you have it.Ĭheck your local fire station, hospital or YMCA to see if they offer first aid and CPR/AED courses. Defibrillators are often available in public spaces and can help a heart return to its regular rhythm, according to the Red Cross website. A course that includes AED teaches how to use the defibrillator device in event of a heart attack.
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