This DVD clearly explains what manual handling is in home care, potential risks and hazards and what to do about them and how to perform home care tasks safely and avoid strain and injury.
The DVD has been designed for:
- a short refresher session on manual handling or as part of an induction for new staff (the first three chapters)
- delivering the manual handling component in CHCOHS312B Follow safety procedures for direct care work (play all chapters).
The bonus end chapter “Don’t Do This At Home” gives some examples of what not to do as a support worker in home care.
“Manual handling is in every part of our lives. At work, good manual handling makes our jobs easier, more efficient and most importantly – safer”.
Overview
Hazards and Risks
Lifting Correctly
Vacuuming
Sweeping
Mopping
Making a Bed
Bath, Shower, Toilet
Laundry
Shopping
Don’t Do This At Home.
The unit CHCOHS312B Follow safety procedures for direct care work in the following qualifications:
- CHC30308 Certificate III in Home and Community Care
- CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability
- CHC40208 Certificate IV in Home and Community Care
- CHC40308 Certificate IV in Disability.
Manual Handling
Human Movement
Healthy Bodies
Communicate and Connect
Hazards and Risks
Duty of Care
Reading, Reporting, Recording
Provide Assistance with Medication in Residential Aged Care
How You Can Assist Your Client With Self Medication
Just Like You
Safe Food
It All Adds Up
Write With Care
Get Stronger, Live Longer
Respite Helps You Find the Balance
Balance the Care
Time For You