Resident Mobility Assistance

Arrange for staff to accompany resident when she ambulates, frequent reminders, her cognitive and physical status will have to be fully evaluated to determine her level of alertness and what functions she is capable of performing by herself.

Anyone with limited mobility should be assisted to change positions by the care providers on a regular schedule to help

Once a resident has improved with their mobility its down to the care staff to help encourage them to continue using this daily life skill by encouraging them to be as independent as possible with things they are known they are able to do reporting any

In addition to providing hands-on patient care, robots can also help lift patients. Some Japanese inventors created the "Robot for Interactive Body Assistance". This robot is used to transport patients weighing up to 134 lbs. to bedsides and wheelchairs using built-in sensors and foam support technology (Dean, 2009). In America researchers have tested robot called a "Nursebot" on elderly patients, this was not very effective. The problems with the "Nursebot" was it’s ability to perform task such as giving patients bath or help change the patients. The "Nursebot" was however able to remind patients when to take medications or help them to move around as to not strain the elderly person.

Before I start work, I ensure that the environment is spacious to avoid any accidents. By ensuring that the floor is dry and clear of any obstruction or material that could result to risk of an accident to both the service user and member of staff in line with Health and Safety first Aids Regulations 1987. I carry out checks on the residential areas and on the surroundings, fire checks and parked the wheelchairs and Zimmer frames in their appropriate places to avoid any accidents. I check to see that all doors and windows were locked and secured and areas are hazard

As Mrs B has diminished mobility we have to make sure she gets enough exercise and movement so she doesn’t get stiff, so it’s important that she goes for small assisted walks in the ward. Mrs B has a healthy appetite and likes to choose her own meals.

I always provide quality care for my resident by providing safety and quality care such as the use of alarm, floor mats, turn and reposition every 2 hours.

During the sessions the focus will be on safety and utilization of body mechanics. Printed materials regarding patient lifting and moving are available via the Employee Health office and will be handed out during the training.

It is important to follow the care plan and communicate with each individual when moving and handling at all times as it promotes health and safety and safety of the service user and staff. Always explain to the service user what you are going to do, so they know what to expect. A care plan has all the information on the service user, for example, risk assessments, if they bruise easily or any injuries which could cause distress when moving and handling.

Task 4: Describe what health and safety factors need to be taken into account when moving and handling individuals and any equipment used to do this

The person you are assisting – What they can do for themselves that you have asked their permission for the move and taken into account their preferences, needs and wishes, you are using the correct equipment for the individual which has been checked before use.

A potential applicant who is wheelchair bound due to paralysis of his lower extremities applied for an open position with company x. The applicant would need to have access to all seven floors in order to do their

More and more people will need care in old age, and if they are disabled. Millions of Americans suffer from a chronic illness, or some kind of disability, and many of these people will have limits in their daily activities. Some people experience

According to Larissa, her role in improving the health of her clients includes: personal care, diet, ensuring safety, grooming and hygiene, and providing emotional support. Her clients are Long Term Care residents and may suffer from a combination of physical and psychological conditions. She works alongside many other healthcare professionals, including RPNs, RNs, physiotherapists, dieticians, and physicians. Transfers, personal care, bathing, and meals are often performed in collaboration with other healthcare practitioners. Mechanical lifts must be performed by a minimum of two staff members. Marissa feels that resident safety is the most important aspect of client care.

Mrs. Redd, a 72 y/o is a patient falling in the category for a greatest risk for bed sore development (pressure ulcer, bed ulcer). She is up out of bed only during her physical therapy sessions and the rest of the time trying to spend in the bed. I need to find out may be she does not feel confident walking in the hallway along. May be she need some device like walker to help her if she is able to walk. I need to initiate her to change position every two hours. If I have CNA assigned to me, I will delegate him/her to move Mrs. Redd every two hours and to assist with walking in the hallway despite if she uses walker, that she will feel more confident.