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Yes., I should have been trained MUCH better than I was!!
However, this was 14 years ago and water under the bridge now. It did prove a very useful skill when mother got less mobile.
The refusal to use a draw sheet or even a bed pad to move her on is ridiculous. She really should be in a different bed or at the very least allow a draw sheet or bed pad.
Do not attempt to move her again. If she refuses to be reasonable to her caregiver and have some respect for your care and safety then she can stay in bed. Quit that client.
I had many stubborn clients and families alike over the years. Ones who would not even consider allowing a bath towel to be under them to help in transferring and repositioning them. I did it the hard way just like you. Having to use my back and strain.
My body is shot now. I need multiple surgeries. Hip replacements, knee replacements, back surgery that I'm suspicious of doing because the first one didn't work, and another shoulder surgery. Not to mention the lovely network of arthritis I have throughout my body.
Please, take it from me. DO NOT work for a client whose home is not set up properly for their needs and does not have the proper equipment neccesary to make sure the client and the caregiver can work safely to get the job done.
I learned after taking a serious injury and not being able to work for some time, that clients (or their families) who refuse to make any changes in the home to promote a safe environment for their care to happen will not be served by me. They can go pound sand and find someone else.
No client is worth you taking an injury over. They can learn the hard way that being stubborn won't get them washed, dressed, and out of bed. I would quit this client today if she or her family is unwilling to make any concessions for basic safety for her caregiver and herself.
Walk away. She's not worth it.
Her PT was appalled and gave us a quick lesson on safety and on using what strength she DID have to maneuver her into the seat. He insisted she sit up straight--and she did!
His 5 minute tutorial saved me! I showed her family so they could help her when I was not there.
I would suggest getting a PROFESSIONAL to show you some tricks they use to get people to stand up, walk, lay down or just sit down without ruining the back of the CG.
You say 'your client'. Were you working through a care agency? You're supposed to be trained on transfer and safety.
There gets to a point where a person can't be put into a car anymore no matter how well trained the caregiver is.
I have excellent training and still my body is shot from so many years of moving, transferring, dressing, etc... of clients.
I personally didn't like using a draw sheet because I managed to tear more than one, I found the quilted mattress pads sold for incontinence were much sturdier and easier to use.
My mom also wore jogging pants as pyjamas because they were warm, plus they could do double duty and still look nice when she was up - I found grabbing the waistband and seat of those was helpful for transfers and repositioning.