Manual Handling, Moving and Assistance Awareness - Childrens Care Settings

Manual Handling, Moving and Assistance Awareness - Children's Care Settings

Presentation, Handouts, End of Session Quiz (mix of Multiple Choice, True/False, Short Answer Questions).

All files editable.

This is a general awareness session to accompany mandatory practical training and competency assessment.

Overall Aim: To raise awareness of safe, respectful and effective manual handling and assisting practices when supporting children in care settings.​


Understand the key risks and responsibilities involved in manual handling and assisting children.​

Recognise the importance of communication, planning and teamwork in supporting safe movement.​

Identify appropriate handling techniques and the correct use of equipment in different care scenarios.​

Develop awareness of legal, ethical and safeguarding considerations when moving and assisting children.

Presentation (46 Slides)
Aims and Objectives
Welcome
Introduction
What is Manual Handling?
Importance of Safe ​Manual Handling
Manual Handling and Moving Risks in Children's Care​
Children's Vulnerabilities​
Risk Assessment in Manual Handling​
Steps for Conducting ​a Risk Assessment​
Manual Handling Techniques​
Correct Techniques – Lifting and Carrying Children​
Supporting Children ​During Transfers​
Moving Children in a Safe and Supportive Way​
Children with Specific Conditions or Equipment Use​
Specific Conditions – Sensory Processing Difficulties​
Specific Equipment Use – Mobility Aids​
Specific Conditions – Brittle Bone Disease​
Care Plans
Moving and Assisting Children – Specific Considerations​
Equipment for Moving & Assisting​
Communication in Moving & Assisting​
Teamwork and Collaboration with Colleagues​
Legal and Ethical Considerations​
Case Studies and Scenarios​
Case Study 1: Manual Handling of a Child with Cerebral Palsy During Morning Transitions​
Actions Taken and Lessons Learned​
Case Study 2: Transfer Incident Due to Poor Team Coordination​
Actions Taken and Lessons Learned​
Case Study 3: Successful Use of Repositioning Aids with a Medically Fragile Child​
Actions Taken and Lessons Learned​
Summary of Key Points​
Additional Resources and Training​

Word Documents
Handouts x 4
End of Session Quiz
Trainer Aide Answer Sheet

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