Have your staff done their compulsory Manual Handling training this year?
Manual Handling Workshop
Your staff are required to Manual Handling training annually. The added benefits are it will reducE
- ACC Levies
- Lost working hours through accidents
Who should attend?
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Any staff member who involved in resident care i.e. RN’s EN’s Caregivers
You will learn:
- How to use Hoists:
Includes full hoist lift and standing hoists – advantages and disadvantages. Safety and workplace considerations and potential risks. When a hoist is not suitable. - How to use slings:
Things to consider when using slings and what is important to look for to maintain comfort and safety to the resident.
Types of slings and their advantages and disadvantages. - Transferring a resident:
Transfer belts & sliding boards.
Advantages and disadvantages.
One and two person transfers. - Rolling and turning a resident:
Moving a person up a bed safely. - Self-Propelling Wheelchair:
When and how to use. Tips to help a resident.
Presenter/Trainer:
Dean Klink Is a NZ Registered Physiotherapist, Approved Assessor
for ACE Programme & ACC Registered trainer. Dean works predominantly
in the aged care and YPD sector working with residents and training staff. He
has been a physiotherapist for 20 years and spent six years working a Case
Manager for First American Home Care in United States
What people say about Dean Klink:
“Very good. Will recommend to others. Enjoyed interaction and discussion with presenter.” - Betty Jenkins RN Senior Clinical Co-Ordinator Baptist Homecare Waitakere
Presenter clear & experienced with hands on. Overall very suitable and very necessary in the workplace. Good to be able to refer to ACC Guidelines.” - Pippa Grant Physiotherapist
“I learned so many things that I can apply ….I had fun while learning.” - Erika Charmaine Cortez-Ventura
Very interactive... excellent to see why particular ways of handling clients is important …even if you think you know how this helps put you in the patients shoes & why.” - Wainui Moses
“Very helpful. Improved my knowledge on handling and transferring a client.” - Sereima Vakasoquo, Home care
“Clear & interesting. Need a review every 2-3 months.” - Sarai
“Course very helpful. I clearly understand now what is right and what is wrong when transferring a resident.” - Xenelle Legaspi
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