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PIVOT TRANSFER
Angelbaby87
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im a new in home caregiver.i have been working with this 77 year old dementia patient.im just now getting to know her and find out things about myself as well.lets just say it's been one hell of an experience.i got hired w absolutely any experience.on april 14th ill be working with an 84 year old woman who is very weak due to illness.i have to pivot transfer her and do not know a thing about it..im very scared that she's going to fall or something.if anyone has experience with this... please let me know
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this is a link to a stand pivot transfer
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thank you so much
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