Babysitting:this is a job that teenagers generally love! Girl or boy, they find it easy and don't need any special skills. However, there are a few rules to follow to ensure that everything goes smoothly.
Being a babysitter seems within anyone's reach, but is it that simple? It is better to have a minimum of qualities and take a few precautions before choosing this means of earning pocket money. Childcare do not improvise.
First test your skills on the little ones in the family , then the children of friends, and finally those of friends of friends.
Place an announcement in the lobby of the building or at local merchants.
The teenager thus constitutes a network of regulars who will call on his services when needed.
16 years old is the legal age to work but you can from 14 years old babysitting one night a week.
Warning :having the responsibility of a young child is not insignificant, and it is advisable for your teenager to have a little experience, and to be able to join you in case of any problem.
Also check:your civil liability insurance must cover it in the event of an accident and you can request an extension for this type of situation.
The teenager must have some qualities to manage children:patience, a little imagination to occupy them, a certain practical sense.
He or she must respect the living space of his employers:no smoking, tidying up, being punctual and having a proper appearance.
Salary expected minimum is based on the minimum wage (between 9 and 10 € per hour), paid in cash or by check, or employment service check:it or him to negotiate .
If the teenager is in charge of the meals of the children, the custom wants that he can have dinner or lunch with them. For call duty that takes place in the evening, the employer must plan to drive the teenager home .
Please note:if the activity exceeds eight hours per week for more than a month, a employment contract should be signed between both parties.
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