Hi. I am just wondering if as a new home carer do I have to be officially trained on manual handling and hoist use? If so where can I get this done privately (can anyone recommend a company)?
A bit more info. Dad is in and out. Sometimes he has had problems with mobility in the past and has needed the whole bed roll thing and then hoisting to a wheelchair. At other times he seems to have better mobility and even gets out of bed himself (and gets a proper wash in the bathroom). Yes very weird I know.
I just want to cover myself in case the non mobility days fall when I go to help out. Especially considering that the condition is certain to get worse as time passes.
Thanks.
A bit more info. Dad is in and out. Sometimes he has had problems with mobility in the past and has needed the whole bed roll thing and then hoisting to a wheelchair. At other times he seems to have better mobility and even gets out of bed himself (and gets a proper wash in the bathroom). Yes very weird I know.
I just want to cover myself in case the non mobility days fall when I go to help out. Especially considering that the condition is certain to get worse as time passes.
Thanks.