Caregiver

Responsibilities

That’s the Way Kids Are

Responsibilities of Caregivers

Love and Understanding Maturity Health Safety

Responsibilities of Caregivers

Developmental stages of children Guidance Play Toys

Confused Cathy

Write down at least 20 mistakes that Cathy makes while being a child caregiver.

Emergency Guide

Choking Fractures/Sprains Convulsions Animal Bites Nosebleeds

Emergency Guide

Skin Wounds Poisoning Insect Stings Burns Head Injuries

Ten Tips for Safety Never leave a small child alone at any

time. Keep the child away from electrical

equipment or hot objects. Keep gates closed or have a barrier

across the top of stairs. Keep dangerous objects out of children’s

reach.

Ten Tips for Safety

Do not let children run around with sharp objects in their mouths.

Keep pot handles turned to the inside of the stovetop.

Keep children away from water unless supervised constantly.

Ten Tips for Safety

Teach children how to use their toys safely.

Teach children to pick up their toys when they are finished playing with them.

Teach children to stay out of the street.

Spot the Safety Hazard

What safety hazard is connected with the word on your card?

How can you correct it?

Summary Begin a caregiver is a big

responsibility. It requires preparation and

dependability. This responsibility cannot be taken

lightly.