I work in a home with a resident who has a BMI of nearly 70. They are essentially bed bound due to their weight and require help with all aspects of physical care.Their weight is the main reason for them living in a care setting, and they continue to gain weight. This person has been assessed as needing two carers to complete personal care as they need to be rolled etc. We have access to slide sheets, hoists and other risk assessed equipment as per their care plan.
I've been working with this resident more often recently and I'm physically starting to struggle to care for them without hurting myself, despite following moving and handling as detailed in careplan. They have a bariatric bed which means even further to reach over to roll this person. They fill almost the entire width of the bed.
I'm at the point where I'm on a chiropractic waiting list, painkillers and my GP is referring me for physio and recommended I speak with my manager about the situation to come up with a solution. I'm under 30 and I don't want this to plague the rest of my life like it can do with so many care workers and I do not want to end up with a sickline.
My manager basically said there is nothing more they can do as care plan and risk assessment is all up to date and correct and that we don't have the staff to assist with my idea of 3 carers, 2 to roll and hold the resident whilst 1 carries out care. Many of my colleagues also struggle with this resident but are frightened to cause any "hassle" as care is famous for it's bitchiness etc so I have been the only one to raise the subject with management.
AIBU to ask to be moved to another area of the home, or to remain where I am and continue to care for this resident in other aspects but have another carer assigned to personal care? I really do love and enjoy my job but my health has to come into it somewhere surely?
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Anarchyinateacup · 19/01/2018 00:52
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