When Working in the Home Care Sector, the Support Worker

Multiple Choice

When working in the home care sector, the support worker might be responsible for lifting a client (manual lift) with the assistance of a family member.All of the following should be considered prior to using the lift except which option?

A) Check that your shoelaces are tied.
B) Check that you are not wearing any jewellery.
C) Make sure that you have done back-stretching exercises prior to using the manual lift.
D) Check that the client can participate actively in the transfer.