Workers working at elderly homes not only take care of the meals and daily necessities of the residents, but also have to lift, hold or transport the elders. Some elders who are infirm or incapable of mobility may require assistance to get out of bed/wheelchair or change from a sitting to standing position, evening in walking. Workers who carry out lifting work with awkward posture may sustain back pain or injury.
The purpose of this course is to provide training to the elderly home workers on proper lifting, holding or transferring the elders; safe operation of lifting aids such as patient lift hoist; how bodily injuries can result from improper manual lifting and handling; basic back care.