Aged Care Advanced

Advanced skills for care of the complex consumer
This workshop has been designed to provide more advanced specialised skills & knowledge for those working in Residential Aged Care. It is a developmental workshop which can be attended by those who want to further improve their skills & knowledge and are ready to take the next step to more complex care scenarios.

There is a theoretical component in the training which creates a framework, however, the primary focus of the workshop is practical and hands-on. Participation is critical and important to get the best outcomes from the training.

We will demonstrate 11 standardised On bed & Off bed safe operating procedures, eight of which are new and are not covered in the Essentials workshop. We will also demonstrate competent handling techniques for mechanical lifting devices and other adaptive equipment.

At the completion of the workshop there will be adequate time to clarify any topics covered during the training as well as any questions you may have.

Duration:

4 Hours

What you will receive:

  • Workbook and Handout
  • Participation Certificate

“LiftLess has been extremely beneficial for our staff and we have seen an improvement in our overall injury prevention…”

– Rita Stannard, Facility Manager

Key Topics Covered

  • Understanding the Work Health & Safety legislation in relation to manual handling
  • How the Work Health & Safety legislation operates to prevent workplace injury
  • Identifying the difference between a risk and a hazard
  • Understanding the Hierarchy of Control
  • The evolution of safe manual handling over the years
  • Understanding the O’Shea NoLift System Assessment and Criteria
  • SafeWork Australia data discussion & workSafe themes, better work design, injury prevention over injury management
  • Off Bed Tasks – Able to Assist
    • Assist sit to stand from chair using Sacral prompt
  • On Bed Tasks – Not Able to Assist
    • PAL Roll (weight transference)
    • Repositioning using Slide sheet x 2
    • Rolling using a turning sling
    • Positioning sling on person unable to roll
  • Off Bed Tasks – Not Able to Assist
    • Transfer from chair to chair using standing machine
    • Transfer from bed to chair using lifting/ceiling machine
    • Transfer from bed to rolley using Slide Board & Slide Sheet x 2
  • Additional Safe working procedure
    • Pushing a Wheelchair
    • Pushing a Trolley
    • Transfer using a Sara Stedy
    • Leg lifters for continence aid

The Facilitators:

Mark Schneider
Clinical Director

Mark Schneider is the Co-Founder and Clinical director of LiftLess Solutions. Mark is a Physiotherapist with over 4 decades of clinical experience in all areas of the healthcare sector.

Andy Le
Manual Handling Team Leader

Andy is the Manual Handling Team Leader at LiftLess Solutions. Andy is an Osteopath and has extensive clinical experience working in the Aged Care and Disability sectors.

This Course is ideal for:

  • Personal care staff
  • Enrolled Nurses
  • Registered Nurses
  • Allied Health Practitioners
  • Support workers
  • Clinical Care Coordinators

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Address

Suite 5/756 Blackburn Rd
Clayton, VIC, 3167

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