Babysitting course offered
The Aroostook County Branch of the American Red Cross Pine Tree Chapter is offering a babysitter’s training course on Saturday, March 24, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Chan Center at Cary Medical Center in Caribou.
By participating in this training, adolescents, ages 11 to 15, can get the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to care for infants and children.
This training teaches participants how to develop leadership skills; perform first aid and CPR; know how to get medical help fast; identify common safety hazards and prevent injuries; make good, responsible decisions; supervise infants through school-aged children; choose safe and age-appropriate toys and games; and perform basic care routines such as diapering, feeding and dressing. Cost is $85 per student.
To register, go to redcross.org and click “FIND A CLASS” or call 1-800-733-2767. For more information contact Penny Kern at 493-4620, ext. 109 or e-mail penny.kern@redcross.org.
Seating is limited. All paid registrations need to be received no later than Friday, March 16.
