Babysitter and Nanny - TIFFANIE B. (User #296151)

♥  Hi, my name is Tiffanie, I am 25 years old and live in Orlando, FL.  I truly love children & pets. I have many years of experience when it comes to children and babysitting. I have a reliable car & carry a cell phone.  If I can help with homework I will.  I like going on outings...such as the movies, the park, on walks, etc. I really enjoy doing arts & crafts, playing games, etc... I do bring some of these things with me. I feel that I am different than a lot of other sitters out there in that I spend more quality time with your children rather than just being a supervisor that's there in case she's needed. I know that I am there to do what I can to take your place while you're away. I've added a background check to my profile so feel free to view it! ♥ I'm thankful to have had such a great experience using this site, I've met some really nice families in Orlando with some of the greatest kids! 
I was asked by Sittercity if I'd like to participate in an interview with a freelance journalist writing about the site and to share one of the best experiences I've had with using <WEBSITE> I agreed and wanted to share the article with you!!
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Although it is not absolutely required, I would really enjoy meeting you and your children prior to scheduling care.  Feel free to send me a message/e-mail or call me with any questions!

**My rate per hour varies depending on age, number of children and duties or tasks (cleaning, running errands etc...) you need me to do. The rate will be set prior to scheduling care.**

I decided to post these vital & extremely important First Aid and CPR tips from the American Red Cross.  In stressful emergency situations it is easy to become confused and excited which may cause wasted time or incorrect care. Please read this short list, I know you'll get something out of it!


1.) The Cardiac Chain of Survival consists of a sequence of steps that are activated in response to an emergency in which a person suffers sudden cardiac arrest. Each link in the chain is critical.  The following is the correct order for the Cardiac Chain of Survival:  A) Recognize the situation as an emergency and call 9-1-1 or local emergency number.   B) Start CPR to keep oxygenated blood flowing to vital organs such as the brain and heart.   C) Use an automated external defibrillator (AED), if possible, which delivers electrical current to the heart by administering a shock that can restore an effective heart rhythm. In many states, AEDs are now available in public places for use by trained laypersons.    D) Early advanced life support — a team of professionals arrives and takes over by providing advanced care at the scene and transporting the victim to a hospital. 


FACT: In the past year, 220,000 Americans died of sudden cardiac arrest, almost one every two minutes. A quarter of these deaths could likely have been prevented if an automated external defibrillator (AED) had been available for immediate use at the time of the emergency. 
For every minute that a person in cardiac arrest goes without being defibrillated, the chances of survival decrease by 10 percent.

2.) If you happen upon an unconscious adult it is considered an emergency situation and you need to know the three basic steps to take, they are known as CHECK-CALL-CARE:  A) Always check to make sure the scene is safe for you and any bystanders. B) Call 9-1-1 or your local emergency number for help. C) Care for the victim. Always care for life-threatening emergencies before those that are not life-threatening. Knowing the ABCs, which stands for Airway, Breathing and Circulation, will aid you in determining what care the victim needs...Determine if the victim's airway is open and check for signs of life such as movement and breathing.

3.) The correct place to check the pulse of a child is: The side of the neck. The side of the neck is the easiest and strongest area on the body for most people person to find and feel for a pulse, however as your next resort you can also check for a pulse at the wrist.

FACT: The following are signals of a heart attack Persistent chest pain or discomfort, Breathing difficulty, Nausea or vomiting, Pale or bluish skin color, and Moist or sweaty skin.
Seek medical attention immediately if you experience any of these signals for more than three to five minutes or if they go away and come back within a short period of time. These are the most common indications of a heart attack, but not the only ones.



4.) If a choking person is coughing forcefully you might think to slap or even hit them on the back, but here is what you should really be doing: Patting or slapping someone on the back can actually make the person gasp for air and force the object further down the throat.  If a person is coughing forcefully, he or she will likely cough up the object and abdominal thrusts will not be necessary. Abdominal thrusts are called for when there is no air exchange and the person cannot speak, cough forcefully or breathe.

FACT:  If you are alone with a child who has stopped breathing, your first instinct may be to call 9-1-1, however, a child has a much smaller amount of reserve oxygen in his or her body, so it is very important to give rescue breathing as soon as possible - you need to give TWO MINUTES of care then dial 9-1-1.

5.) To perform rescue breathing on an infant or child, give 1 breath every 3 seconds. An infant or child needs less air but needs it more often — 1 breath every 3 seconds.

6.) CPR is a combination of chest compressions and rescue breaths: Chest compressions help to circulate oxygenated blood to the vital organs. Rescue breathing supplies the brain and blood with oxygen until advanced medical personnel arrive and take over.

SOURCE:  AMERICAN RED CROSS  Website: <WEBSITE>