Support Worker Orientation Training
Manual handling for personal cares
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What should you always ask yourself before helping a client with personal care?
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a) Is this task easy?
b) Do I have enough time?
c) Could I hurt the client or myself?
What are the main things to think about in manual handling?
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a) Posture, balance, movement, staying close to the task, and space
b) Speed, efficiency comfort, and equipment
c) Timing, tools, temperature, and environment
d) Attitude, energy, and assistance
How should you position your body for good posture while performing a task?
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a) Head down, shoulders up
b) Back straight and relaxed, shoulders down, chin in
c) Bend at the waist, knees locked
d) Spine straight, arms stretched out
What does balance mean in manualhandling?
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a) Standing on one leg
b) Feet close together
c) Feet shoulder-width apart for a stable base
d) Holding onto support all the time.
What is a ‘No Lift’ policy?
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a) Never lift objects over 10KG
b) Do not lift or support a client’s weight (use walking aids instead)
c) Only lift objects with a partner
d) Always lift clients when they ask for help
How should you turn your body when moving things?
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a) Twist your waist
b) Keep feet still and turn upper body
c) Turn your whole body keeping your feet, hips, and shoulders together
d) Turn your head first, then the rest of your body
What should you do if there is risk when performing a task?
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a) Keep going carefully
b) Stop and tell your coordinator
c) Ask the client for help
d) Use more force to complete the task
What are the 4 Ps to remember when working in a client’s home?
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a) Plan, perform, push, pull
b) Person, plan, place, posture
c) Prepare, position, protect, proceed
d) Prevent, protect, perform, plan
How should you help a client move from sitting to standing?
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a) Lift them up by their arms
b) Ask them to push up with their legs while you guide them
c) Pull them by their waist
d) Push them from behind while they stand up on their own
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