CHCCCS002

Assist with Movement

Session 2
 OUTCOMES

2.1 Carry out movement using appropriate safe handling

method and equipment using a range of techniques.

2.2 Take appropriate action to ensure the person’s comfort

and safety throughout positioning or transfer.

2.3 Encourage the person to assist with movement where

possible.

2.4 Communicate with the person during movement

according to appropriate protocols.

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2.1 Carry out movement using appropriate
safe handling method and equipment using
a range of techniques
Techniques to assist with mobility
• Repositioning: in bed, in chairs, side to side,
limbs, hands, good body alignment
• Use slide sheets to take the friction and weight
out of moves, including repositioning
• Use walk belts, non-slip socks, or non-slip
shoes and be alert whilst walking
 2.1 Carry out movement using
appropriate safe handling method and
equipment using a range of techniques

Techniques to assist with mobility

• Have crutches at correct height, check for
moisture on the floor
• Have slight elbow bend for all aids
• Don’t overextend with aid
 2.1 Carry out movement using
appropriate safe handling method and
equipment using a range of techniques

Techniques to with equipment with wheels

• Brakes, brakes, brakes!
• Allow time for blood pressure to adjust once
sitting up or standing up
• Keep the chair close to avoid long moves
between
 2.1 Carry out movement using
appropriate safe handling method and
equipment using a range of techniques
Techniques to with equipment with wheels
• Stand beside the person who has some ability
to stand
• Encourage them to use arms to push up where
possible (use arm rests)
 2.1 Carry out movement using
appropriate safe handling method and
equipment using a range of techniques
• Support
• Planning
• Cooperation
• Assistance
• Good posture
• Close equipment
 2.1 Carry out movement using
appropriate safe handling method and
equipment using a range of techniques

• Use the powerful muscles of your legs, hips

and pelvis to move people, not arms and back
• Work with their range of motion and use joints
and limbs to help their movement
 2.1 Carry out movement using
appropriate safe handling method and
equipment using a range of techniques
• Minimise strain through vertebral discs by poor
back posture during move, including twisting,
straining, pulling and holding for long periods.
• Transfers: chair to chair, bed to chair
• Keep feet under chair, and bottom close to edge,
ask them to lean forward to push up off chair
 2.1 Carry out movement using
appropriate safe handling method and
equipment using a range of techniques

• Move slowly and with small steps or movements

• Check chair position and person’s position
before sitting: feel for backs of legs on chair and
hands on arm rests before sitting.
 2.1 Carry out movement using
appropriate safe handling method and
equipment using a range of techniques

• Hoists
• Correct slings
• Brakes
• Always two (2) people
 2.1 Carry out movement using
appropriate safe handling method and
equipment using a range of techniques

• Secure person’s limbs

• Have them cooperate
• Warn them of movement
• Avoid swinging and long distances
2.2 Take appropriate action to ensure
the person’s comfort and safety
throughout positioning or transfer.
• Watch where limbs are
• Be careful with skin – avoid skin tears from
friction and grabbing directly onto skin
• Be alert for falls, e.g. tripping, tangled limbs
 2.2 Take appropriate action to ensure
the person’s comfort and safety
throughout positioning or transfer.
• Stop if there is severe pain and get the
situation assessed
• Be alert to changes in lapsing consciousness
• Don’t drag on limbs as this can cause
dislocations
2.3 Encourage the person to assist with
movement where possible
• Communicate throughout
• Demonstrate where they can hold
• Lean forward, move bottom forward if possible
2.3 Encourage the person to assist with
movement where possible

• Agree on timing and how the move will start,

e.g. 1, 2, 3 on 3
• Plan the move with a co-worker in a 2 person
move
 KNOWLEDGE QUESTIONS

8a- Explain how you would clean the following items:

General Care and Maintenance

8 b. Walking Frame

9 - What are the 3 main ways a worker may receive physical injury while involved
in the repositioning or transferring of people

10 - What are some important things to consider when explaining a mobility task
to a client? Provide 3 or more.
 KNOWLEDGE QUESTIONS

11. a - What are your options if you find a manual handling procedure difficult?

11. B - What are the procedures for reporting to your supervisor?

12. Communication is essential to a good outcome when transferring a client.

Give 4 tips for effective communication.

a. Communication to the client

b. Communication with the co-worker

13. How can you be sure that the information that you present your client is
accurate and correct?
 KNOWLEDGE QUESTIONS

14. a. Explain how you would assist a person off the floor.

b. What are the required steps for assisting a person in an emergency?

15. What are you required to do with equipment after you have used it? List 3 or
more things you can do.

16. What are 4 important factors to be considered before moving a bariatric

client?
 KNOWLEDGE QUESTIONS

17 a. How would you prepare the area before moving the client? List at least 5
things you would do.

b. Explain the procedure for changing a person’s position in the bed.

18. What is meant by basic biomechanics?