Caregiver Classes

This in-person Red Cross course teaches teens the caregiving skills and the confidence they need to care for children and infants. Through hands-on activities, video lessons, and real-world scenarios, students learn how to handle feedings, diaper changes, safety checks, and emergency situations like a pro.

This is the perfect course for aspiring babysitters who want to feel prepared for any situation. Upon completion, participants will receive a Red Cross Babysitter’s Training certificate, which is valid for 10 years. Enroll today to earn certification!

Safe Sitter® teaches middle school students how to stay safe while home alone, to care for younger siblings, and to babysit responsibly. This instructor-led course uses fun games and role-playing to develop practical skills and to build confidence.

Students in this course will learn:

• Safety Skills –Preventing accidents and handling emergencies like power outages and severe weather.
• Childcare Skills – Tips for managing children’s behavior, understanding child development, and practicing diapering.
• First Aid & Rescue Skills – Manual choking intervention, CPR, and assessing and responding to injuries and illnesses. Students will earn a First Aid and CPR certificate through our partnership with the American Health and Safety Institute.
• Life & Business Skills – Job screening, setting fair rates, and communicating professionally with employers.

This course gives students the skills they need to be responsible, capable caregivers. Sign up today and set your child up for success!

Safe@Home is designed to enable any adult who enjoys teaching preteens to facilitate an introductory-level program to prepare students to care for themselves when parents are away for short periods. You don’t need to be a Safe Sitter® Instructor to teach Safe@Home.

Students learn how to practice safe habits, how to prevent unsafe situations, and what to do during challenges such as power failures or weather emergencies. Students are also introduced to the Safe Sitter® First Aid Chart and learn a system to help them assess and respond to injuries and illnesses. The program is designed to prepare students for their first steps toward independence.

Taught by certified Safe Sitter ^® instructors, this course equips grandparents with the skills and knowledge they need to care for their grandchildren. Participants will learn the latest best practices for infant and child care, behavior management strategies, and essential life-saving techniques, including manual choking intervention, first aid, and injury response.

In addition to hands-on caregiving training, instructors also offer guidance on setting boundaries, fostering a positive relationship with their adult children, and making the most of their time with grandchildren.