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.
Aims and Objectives
Overall Aim: To raise awareness of safe, respectful and effective manual handling and assisting practices when supporting children in care settings.
Learning Objectives:
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
HSC Training Link
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