Page 31 - Ranger Home Care - Moving & Handling Handbook

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Insert sling as in bed
Tuck all sides/hooks of sling into body of service user
Place pillow under service user’s head
Bend service user’s knees so feet are flat on floor Open legs of hoist to widest position
Bring in sideways to service user
One leg of hoist to go under service user’s bent legs Rotate hoist to bring into position
Pillow may need to be used to protect service user’s skin Bring boom as low as possible
Place shoulder straps on longest hooks onto hoist
Carer behind service user to support head on pillow with her knees
Raise hoist up a little (make sure the sling does not slide)
Shuffle knees closer to service user so your knees are now supporting her head and neck or use an upside down back of chair
Lower hoist and rearrange sling hooks to require length Hoist up into chair