Transcript Review responsible caregiving powerpoint

Teen Living
Review Responsible
Caregiving
Objectives 6.01-6.04
Responsible Caregivers
• A caregiver that arrives on time and takes
good care of children is considered
responsible
• The most important characteristics of
caregivers is patience and good health
• Caregivers should straighten up the house
after the children are put to bed
• Infants should be put on their back to
sleep
Positive Guidance
Techniques
• Child abuse is emotional, physical, or
sexual mistreatment
• Unconditional love = loving a child no
matter what they say or do
Positive Guidance
Techniques, cont’d…
• Setting a good example is the most effective
strategy to teach children behavior guidelines
• Setting limits for children helps them know what
they can and cannot do
• Consistency = doing the same thing every time a
child breaks a rule
• Praise for responsible actions helps children
continue appropriate behavior
• Model what you want a child to do (i.e. pick up
some toys and show where to put them to teach
how to pick up)
Safety & First-Aid
Procedures
• Childproofing – accident prevention
(i.e. plastic caps on electrical outlets)
• Dressing children – avoid drawstrings
• Burns – run cold water over a minor burn
• Severe cuts – apply direct pressure above the cut
• Poisoning – call Poison Control Center
• Drowning – begin CPR, then 911
• If a child runs towards the street, begin yelling
their name and telling them to “STOP”
Career Opportunities in
Early Childhood Education
• Qualities needed to work with children –
creativity, patience, and caring
• As high school students you can tutor elementary
students to decide if you want a career working
with children
• Nanny = a person that is employed by a family and
lives with them to care for their children
• Entrepreneur – self-employed person that runs
their own business (i.e. Clown Parties for kids)
Careers Working with
Children that Require
College Education
• Pediatric Nurse - requires a
bachelor’s degree in College
• Pediatrician = doctor that is trained
to work with children
• Dietician – a person that is educated
in foods and nutrition