Assisting a Person With Mobility
The Personal Support Worker/Personal Attendant practices good body mechanics in many aspects of the work she/he performs to ensure safety and confort for her/himself and the consumer/client. It is recognized that workers in this field are at risk for developing back injuries from improper use of body mechanics. Consistency in transferring, lifting techniques and the use of equipment increases safetry and reduces consumer/client anxiety confusion and dependency.
This module also discusses promoting proper positioning in a bed or chair for the comfort and safety of the consumer/client.
Course Prerequisite(s)
Students must be enrolled in the Personal Support Worker program.
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