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A babysitter’s primary role
is to care for children. Examples of typical babysitter responsibilities:
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Bathing the child
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Preparing meals for the child
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Cleaning the child’s room
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Helping with homework
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Providing comfort and emotional support
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The child’s Laundry
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Providing and supervising play activities
 Typically, a babysitter
in Georgia makes between $7 and $15 dollars an hour, this is gross income
prior to taxes. Salary can vary greatly depending on:
- The age and experience of the babysitter
- Number and ages of children
- Live in or live out babysitters
- Time of day needed to care for child
- Certifications
- Any additional responsibilities other than direct care for child
- Geographical location
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 According to the CDC,
an estimated 17,537 children, ages 14 and under, were treated in US emergency
departments for choking episodes in 2001… more than 100 visits for
every death. Of those, 10.5% were admitted to the hospital or transferred
to a higher level of care.
Causes of choking:
- Running, walking or playing with food or objects in mouth
- Because children put things in their mouth other than food, choking
may not be related to feedings.
- Eating to fast
- Laughing while eating
- Eating food not cut into small pieces
- Parents and Babysitters should be certified in CPR. Consider contacting
your local Red Cross Chapter
for more details if you do not have a CPR certification.
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