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Summary of Qualifications
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~Interest in Children
~Age 15 or Older (Sixteen on September 16)
~Ability to Supervise Children Safely
~Sense of Responsibility and Honesty
~Stable Physical and Emotional Health
~Ability to Carry Out Instructions
~Ability to Think Clearly in Emergencies
~Ability to Recognize Safety Hazards
~Ability to Provide Simple First Aid
~Ability to Prepare Basic Meals
~Ability to Play With Children
~Ability to Discuss Job responsibilities and Policies
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Education
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~Certified Red-Cross Certified Babysitter
~Certified Water Safety Instructor Aide
~Almost Certified for CPR by American Heart Association (will become certified in February 2001)
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Wages
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Around Nine Dollars an Hour for One Child
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Hours
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Starting and Ending Time to be Negotiated With Employer
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Benefits
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~Tour of Home and Introductions to Children and Pets
~Orientation to the Door Locks, Heater, Light Switches, Fire Alarm, Fire Extinguishers, Burglar Alarm, and any Special Hazards
~Orientation to Household Routines
~Transportation, if Necessary, or an Escort to and From Sitter’s Home
~Instructions About Food for Children and Sitter
~Children Instructed to Cooperate with Sitter
~Emergency Numbers and Information Sheets Provided Including, Name and Number of a Neighbor for Emergency Calls
~Guaranteed Return Time
~Safe, Orderly Home
~Telephone for Short, Local calls
~Use of Television or Radio at Negotiated Times
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Note: References available upon request
Email: LexBabysitter@yahoo.com
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