Henry County Hospital will offer a Safe Sitter® class for girls and boys from ages 11 to 13 on July 19 and July 30 from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. the Heller Community Room at Henry County Hospital. The cost is $30 (scholarships available based on financial need). Pre-registration for the program is required. To register, call Angela Nally at 419-592-4015 extension 385.
Henry County Hospital held the first Safe Sitter® program in 1984 to teach young adolescents, both girls and boys; how to handle emergencies when caring for younger children. Safe sitters will learn:
•What do when a child chokes
•How to call for emergency help
•Babysitting business skills
•Basic child care skills (diapering, feeding, etc.)
•How to entertain children and keep them safe
To successfully complete the Safe Sitter® program, students must pass a written test to show that they have mastered the key concepts and have the skills necessary to handle an emergency.
For more information about the program, contact Jan Hoffer, Registered Nurse at 419-591-3816.
