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Three Ways for Au Pairs to Stay Red Cross Ready

Being knowledgeable in basic first aid and CPR is important for au pairs (and anyone else caring for children). Au Pair in America’s commitment to infant/child safety begins before au pairs arrive to the U.S., with pre-arrival training, and continues throughout the au pair year.

#1 Training At Orientation

Our orientation includes seminars by American Red Cross instructors who provide hands-on demonstrations in infant/child CPR and safety. Printed materials are provided that reinforce the safety information and can be used to review from time to time.

#2 Enroll in a Red Cross Certification Class

After settling into their host community, all au pairs are encouraged to complete an Infant/Child CPR and First Aid certification program through the American Red Cross.

Au Pair in America will pay for the cost of the class provided an au pair has at least six months left on her visa and is taking one of several approved childcare/child safety-related classes, such as Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED. Au pairs should check with their community counselor and host family before signing up. Au Pair in America will register the au pair directly.

To locate a class, visit www.redcross.org/takeaclass. For step-by-step instructions on how to locate a class and have Au Pair in America complete enrollment, click here.

#3 Stay Current on Safety Information

The Official American Red Cross First Aid app puts expert advice for everyday emergencies in your hand. Available for iPhone and Android devices, this app gives you instant access to the information you need to know to handle the most common first aid emergencies. With videos, interactive quizzes and simple step-by-step advice, it’s never been easier to know first aid. Download the app for free from the American Red Cross website or in your app store.

Photos: Robin Leon

New Canaan Au Pairs Learn CPR

New Canaan Volunteer Ambulance Corps members Nancy Upton and Charlie Kelly taught Hands Only CPR to Au Pair in America au pairs from around the world, continuing NCVAC’s mission to train community members in life saving techniques as part of their Hands On New Canaan (HONC) initiative.  These au pairs practiced doing CPR compressions on adult manikins, in conjunction with using an AED.  Hands Only CPR and AED usage is targeted for adults who go into sudden cardiac arrest.  In addition to this training, the au pairs were given an overview of life saving skills for children and infants, which included maneuvers for choking victims.

 Au Pair in America (APIA) encourages continuous training of au pairs. In addition to a comprehensive Orientation program before the girls join their host families, APIA offers educational webinars for au pairs six times a month, year round. And APIA will pay for an au pair to complete an Infant/Child CPR and First Aid Certification program through its exclusive partnership with the American Red Cross.

For more information about hosting an au pair, go to www.aupairinamerica.com.

Au Pairs Receive CPR Training

New Canaan au pairs with Au Pair in America received training in CPR and use of an Automated External Defibrillator (or AED) at the New Canaan Volunteer Ambulance Corps last week.  NCVAC members demonstrated infant, child and adult procedures to over a dozen girls from around the world.

Au Pair in America encourages continuous training of au pairs.  In addition to a comprehensive Orientation program before the girls join their host families, APIA offers educational webinars for au pairs six times a month, year round. And APIA will pay for any au pair to complete an Infant/Child CPR and First Aid Certification program through its exclusive partnership with the American Red Cross.IMG_4812 IMG_4819 IMG_4822 IMG_4826 IMG_4827 IMG_4832 IMG_4835 IMG_4837

First Aid? There’s an App for That!

American Red Cross First Aid App – Recommendation for families and au pairs.First Aid

APIA is pleased to recommend the The Official American Red Cross First Aid app, which puts expert advice for everyday emergencies in your hand. Available for iPhone and Android devices, the official American Red Cross First Aid app gives you instant access to the information you need to know to handle the most common first aid emergencies. With videos, interactive quizzes and simple step-by-step advice it’s never been easier to know first aid.

http://www.redcross.org/mobile-apps/first-aid-app

Au Pair in America is proud to have partnered with the American Red Cross for almost 20 years. Our partnership means au pairs get first rate training at orientation and in their host community. Our multi-pronged approach ensures au pairs are getting the right information about first aid, health and safety and CPR training and is unique within the Au Pair industry. Every au pairs goes through training at orientation with certified American Red Cross trainers, and is able to get CPR certified in their community. For more information on our Red Cross Scholarship program, contact your community counselor.

Photo: Cyron (Flickr)

by Jean Quinn