Santé et SécuritéSafe Manual Handling in Home Care
Manual handling is any activity that involves lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling, carrying, holding, or moving a person or object by hand or bodily force. In home care, these tasks are part of everyday work, from helping a person reposition in a chair to moving shopping bags from the car. Understanding manual handling hazards is essential to protect both workers and the people they support.
À Propos de Ce Cours
Gain practical skills to safely assist disabled and aged clients with movement and daily activities in home care settings. Learn to minimise injury risks, adapt techniques to diverse environments, and uphold client dignity and safety. This course provides foundational knowledge and hands-on strategies for effective manual handling in real-world home care scenarios.
Public Cible
Home care workerspersonal care assistantssupport workers
Objectifs d'Apprentissage
Apply safe handling principlesAssess home care risksUse assistive equipmentCommunicate with clientsPromote client independence
Compétences Acquises
Manual handling basicsRisk assessmentEquipment selectionClient communicationInjury prevention
Modules du Cours
1Module 14 leçons
1.1Understanding Manual Handling Hazards
1.2Principles of Safe Movement and Posture
1.3Legal and Ethical Responsibilities in Home Care
1.4Module Quiz
2Module 24 leçons
2.1Conducting Home Environment Assessments
2.2Individual Client Mobility and Support Needs
2.3Developing and Following Safe Work Plans
2.4Module Quiz
3Module 34 leçons
3.1Using Assistive Equipment Safely
3.2Effective Communication During Transfers
3.3Responding to Incidents and Near Misses
3.4Module Quiz
