NannyTrainingWorkshop

Kangaroo Kids Nursery

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Topics ofDiscussion

Professional BehaviorHealth and Hygiene

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- A healthy nanny- Improving your well-being - Watching our for germs - Hand washing - The use of hand sanitiser 3. Nappy Changing Procedures

Being a nanny is a big responsibility.

Parents rely on you to keep theirchildren safe and the children look up

to you as the person in charge, andsomeone to trust. 

Despite having qualifications or

previous experience, there is alwaysroom for improvement & training to

learn and develop the skills needed tobe the best she can be in her role.

PROFFESIONAL BEHAVIOR

Be on time or a little early Dress appropriatelyWear comfortable footwearRespect and follow all of the family'sinstructions, house rules and routines Do not use your mobile phone whilecaring for a child

Health andHygiene

Health is a state of physical, mentaland social well-being in which diseaseand disorder are absent.

Hygiene refers to conditions andpractices that help to maintain healthand prevent the spread of diseases.

Personal Hygiene refers to maintainingthe body's cleanliness.

Many people equate hygiene with'cleanliness,' but hygiene is a broad term.It includes personal choices such as:

A daily shower or bath

Frequent washing of hands

Trimmed fingernails

Clean, fresh clothes.

Keeping the home and workspaceclean and tidy.

A Healthy Nanny

Living a healthy lifestyle can helpprevent diseases and long term illnesses.Taking care of yourself helps to boost yourself-esteem and self-image.By being healthy, you’re also protecting thepeople around you, especially the childrenunder your care.A healthy body and mind will help you to workproperly and efficiently for the family.

IMPROVE YOUR WELLBEING

Exercise regularly – even 15 minutes a day will makeyou feel better - a walk or even some stretches willhelp to improve your mental and physical wellbeing,as well as make you happy!

Have a balance diet - ensure you have a variety offruits, vegetables & wholegrain, high fibre breads orcereals.  

Reduce Stress - Meditation andrelaxation techniques can help to reduce stresslevels & keep you calm.

Positive Attitude - helps to boost your energy andinfluences the people around you. Think happythoughts!

Drink Plenty of Water - It is recommended todrink two litres of water a day - keep hydrated!

Watching out for Germs

Germs are all around us and can spread from other people orsurfaces when you:

Touch your eyes, nose, and mouth withunwashed handsTouch body fluids such as urine, vomit, and salivaPrepare or eat food and drinks with unwashedhandsTouch a contaminated surface or objectsBlow your nose, cough, or sneeze into hands andthen touch other people’s hands or common objects

Key Times to Wash your Hands

Before, during & after preparing foodBefore & after eating foodBefore & after caring for someone at home who is sick orhas an open cut or wound.After using the toilet or changing a child's nappy orassisting a child with the toilet.After blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezingAfter touching an animal, animal feed, or animal wasteAfter handling pet food or pet treatsAfter touching garbage or objects in public areas

How toWash yourHands

NOTE: REMOVE ALL JEWELRYAND WATCHES

1. Wet your hands with water andapply soap to your hands.

2. Rub your hands together for atleast 20 seconds (about the time ittakes to sing “Happy Birthday” once)

NOTE: Scrub your nails by rubbingthem against the palms of yourhands & use alcohol-based handsanitizers

3. Rinse your hands with water anddry with a paper towel.

How to use Hand SanitizerUSE AN ALCOHOL-BASED HAND SANITIZER THATCONTAINS AT LEAST 60% ALCOHOL.

Nappy Changing Procedures

Gather the supplies. Roll out fresh tissue paper or spray changing surfacewith antibacterial spray. Wash your hands. Put on disposable gloves & if possible a disposableapron. Never leave a child attended, keep one hand on them, or strap them in if possible.

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4. Place the infant or toddler on his or her back. 5. Take off the dirty nappy.NOTE: Fold the nappy so that the mess is on the inside & setout of the way where the infant or toddler cannot reach it.

Nappy Changing Procedures

6. Clean the child’s nappy area with disposable wipes. Useone hand to hold their legs & one hand to wipe. Alwayswipe from front to back! 7. One hand can hold their feet and the other one can slipon the new nappy.8. Fasten the nappy (be sure it is not too tight) 9. Dispose of the dirty nappy, wipes, gloves and apron.10. Wash the infant’s or toddler’s hands and place him orher in a safe place while you wash your hands.

NOTE: Make sure the changing surface is clean and sanitizeafter changing.

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