The end of the school year will soon be here. There are many children who may be able to babysit younger siblings or find a summer job babysitting for neighbors, family or friends.
Our Babysitter’s Training course gives 11 to 15 year olds the skills and confidence to safely and responsibly care for children and infants. Through hands-on activities, interactive video and lively discussions, the course teaches young people how to–
- Care for children and infants.
- Be good leaders and role models.
- Make good decisions and solve problems.
- Keep the children they babysit and themselves safe.
- Handle emergencies such as injuries, illnesses and household accidents.
- Write resumes and interview for jobs.
Students receive materials that are useful both during the course and on the job, including a handbook packed with information and full-color skill sheets; a compact emergency reference guide; and an interactive CD-ROM featuring an activity booklet with games songs, recipes and other activities, an electronic babysitting client organizer and much more.
A course will be held at the Clearfield Red Cross office on May 29 beginning at 9:00am. Eligible students should call 765-5516 to register.
There will be a Multiphasic Blood screening at the Clearfield Red Cross Office on June 5, 2010. The blood screening covers thirty-five tests for a fee. Other tests available are Prostate and Thyroid for an additional fee. Free blood pressure and oximeter screening will also be available. Appointments may be scheduled by calling 765-5516 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
There is a Disaster Action Team Meeting on May 17, 2010 at the Clearfield office at 6:00p.m. and May 12 at 6:00p.m. at the Brookville office. Anyone interested in joining the team to help provide disaster services to those whose lives have been touched by Disaster, please call 765-5516 or 849-2712 for more information on joining our team.
The Clearfield-Jefferson Chapter will be holding a House Tour on Saturday, June 26. Please mark your calendar and watch for future updates.
Cash Calendar for the Month of June, based on the Big Four Evening Lottery numbers will benefit the Clearfield-Jefferson Red Cross. Four sets of numbers gives you four Chances to win every day in June. Tickets are $5.00 and there are cash prizes of $50 or $100 per day. Tickets make great gifts for MOTHER’S DAY, friends, family or co-workers and are available at the Red Cross offices.
| Did you know that the Chapter offers Babysitting classes? This class is available for students from age 11-15, and teaches care-giving skills! Students will learn to handle an emergency, illness, perform minor first aid, make responsible decisions and keep children safe.
They will also learn basic skills such as feeding, diapering, and preparing meals and snacks. Participants will receive a book, two certificates and a first aid kit. To register or for more information, please call 814-765-5516 or 814-849-2712. |
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First Aid for Children Today: A program to help children ages 5 to 8 understand the important role they have in managing their own health and safety as well as the health of the environment in which they live. Poison Control: This course introduces the concept of poisonous products and/or things in our homes in a fun and entertaining way. This demonstrates prevention and the importance of telling a grown-up of a suspected occurrence of poisoning. Basic Aid Training: Introduces children ages 8-11 to safety information and first aid procedures for breathing difficulties, bleeding, poisoning, burns, shock and other emergencies. Scrubby Bear: This program teaches children ages 4 to 7 how germs are spread, how to prevent the spread of disease, and how to properly wash their hands. |
| First Aid for Children Today: A program to help children ages 5 to 8 understand the important role they have in managing their own health and safety as well as the health of the environment in which they live.
Poison Control: This course introduces the concept of poisonous products and/or things in our homes in a fun and entertaining way. This demonstrates prevention and the importance of telling a grown-up of a suspected occurrence of poisoning. Basic Aid Training: Introduces children ages 8-11 to safety information and first aid procedures for breathing difficulties, bleeding, poisoning, burns, shock and other emergencies. Scrubby Bear: This program teaches children ages 4 to 7 how germs are spread, how to prevent the spread of disease, and how to properly wash their hands. |
Health & Safety Classes:
Attention Childcare providers! Pediatric First Aid and Infant Child CPR classes for child care providers will be held at the Brookville Red Cross office on May 15 and the Clearfield Red Cross office on May 22, 2010. Â Information and registration are available on the PA KEYS website.Â
A CPR for the Professional Rescuer course is scheduled on May 15 for recertification only at the Clearfield Red Cross office at 9:00 a.m. Lifeguards who need this course, call 765-5516 to register.
Babysitter Training- May 29 at 9 a.m. at the Red Cross office. Please call to register.
Adult CPR – Clearfield –May 19
                     Brookville – May 18
                     Punxsutawney – June 7
Infant Child CPR– Clearfield – June 3
First Aid – Clearfield – May 20
                 Brookville – May 20
                 Punxsutawney – June 8
Call 765-5516 in Clearfield or 849-2712 in Brookville & Punxsutawney to register for classes or place an order.
Visit the Clearfield-Jefferson Chapter Web site for all the local Red Cross news.
Clearfield Bloodmobile Schedule
May 10  Clearfield Presbyterian Church                                                   12:00-6:00
May 21  Fixed Site 440 Front Place                                               12:00-6:00
May 31  Fixed Site 440 Front Place                                                9:00-2:00
June 4    Fixed Site 440 Front Place                                                12:00-6:00
June 12  Clearfield Starz Gym                                                          9:00-3:00
June 12  Goshen United Methodist Church                                      9:00-2:00
June 16  St Mary’s Catholic Church – Frenchville                            1:00-7:00
Jefferson County Bloodmobile Schedule
| Tuesday, May 11 | Brockway Presbyterian Church | 12-6 |
| Friday, May 14 | Assumption of the Blessed Virgin-Sykesville | 12-6 |
| Friday, May 21 | Brookville Borough Complex | 12-6 |
| Tuesday, May 25 | St. Mary’s Church-Reynoldsville | 1-7 |
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies nearly half of the nation’s blood; teaches lifesaving skills; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a charitable organization — not a government agency — and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. Won’t you help provide out services through your donation to your local American Red Cross? Checks may be sent to Clearfield-Jefferson Chapter, 1100 S. Second St. Suite 2, Clearfield, Pa 16830, or Clearfield-Jefferson Chapter, 18 Western Ave, Brookville, Pa 15825. VISA and MasterCard are accepted.             Â
                  Red Cross is a United Way and United Fund Participating Agency and RSVP Station.
