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ASSISTING A SERVICE USER TO MOVE THEMSELVES UP THE BED WITH INSTRUCTION/SUPERVISION
ASSISTED MOVE UP THE BED USING SLIDE SHEETS USING 1 CARER
Demonstration below
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Place an extra pillow at the head end of the bed
Make sure the slide sheets are not under service user’s feet
Make sure service user’s pillow is on the slide sheet which encourages service user to move up the bed
Service user bends their knees and places their feet firmly on the bed
Carer to support service user’s ankles firmly to keep feet flat on the bed
Encourage service user to push their feet into the bed sliding themselves up the bed
This process may need to be repeated depending on the distance that needs to be covered
Remove slide sheets
ASSISTED MOVE UP THE BED USING SLIDE SHEETS USING 1 CARER DEMONSTRATION
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