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Lifting 50lb client - Your thoughts?
MrsKStone
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I am a Social Worker but have a social work/nursing type of job working with those who have special needs.
My job is usually a "no lift" policy but at one of my job sites I have a client who is just under that weight qulification to have lifts put in.... Therefore her workers are required to lift her when needed. She is 50lbs.
When I asked my midwife, she said no right away.
I would only be lifting this person twice per shift, 2-3 times per week. A simple transfer from wheelchair to bed and she is able to weight bare somewhat.
Do you think this is a big deal? Obviously I want the best for baby but I'm also realistic and think of parents (or me for the next babe) who have kids around that size who you can't avoid lifting from day to day. If lifting this person is an "absolute no" I would be losing many hours of work (therefore getting a smaller maternity leave benefit) as I would have to forfeit night shifts (single staffed at night).
Your thoughts/ opinions welcome... Thank you!
My job is usually a "no lift" policy but at one of my job sites I have a client who is just under that weight qulification to have lifts put in.... Therefore her workers are required to lift her when needed. She is 50lbs.
When I asked my midwife, she said no right away.
I would only be lifting this person twice per shift, 2-3 times per week. A simple transfer from wheelchair to bed and she is able to weight bare somewhat.
Do you think this is a big deal? Obviously I want the best for baby but I'm also realistic and think of parents (or me for the next babe) who have kids around that size who you can't avoid lifting from day to day. If lifting this person is an "absolute no" I would be losing many hours of work (therefore getting a smaller maternity leave benefit) as I would have to forfeit night shifts (single staffed at night).
Your thoughts/ opinions welcome... Thank you!
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Re: Lifting 50lb client - Your thoughts?
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I'm all about listening to your providers, but I think you should have an honest conversation with your MW about the fact that this is part of your job and you don't have a choice at this time.
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