Page 31 - Ranger moving and handling handbook FLIP BOOK

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Insert sling as in bed
Tuck all sides/hooks of sling into body of client
Place pillow under client’s head
Bend client’s knees so feet are flat on floor Open legs of hoist to widest position
Bring in sideways to client
One leg of hoist to go under client’s bent legs Rotate hoist to bring into position
Pillow may need to be used to protect client’s skin Bring boom as low as possible
Place shoulder straps on longest hooks onto hoist
Carer behind client to support head on pillow with her knees
Raise hoist up a little (make sure the sling does not slide)
Shuffle knees closer to client 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