Lifting Safely to Prevent Injury- As a care provider in a long term care facility, you will be called on to assist many residents who have impaired mobility. This assistance can take many forms, but often it involves lifting or turning a resident, helping a resident get up out of bed or out of a chair, helping with ambulation, or assisting a resident who must rely upon you completely for mobility. Not only the resident's safety but also your own will be at risk if you do not master the skills needed for lifting a person safely.Describe the importance of mobility assistance.
Describe the proper body mechanics for lifting a resident.
Describe assisting residents with different abilities.
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