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Procedure #18
CNA Procedure: Assist Resident to Move to Head of Bed
Step Number | Step |
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Step 1 | Do initial steps. Ask another CNA to assist you if needed. |
Step 2 | Lower head of bed and lean pillow against head board. Adjust bed height as needed. |
Step 3 | Ask resident to bed knees, put feet flat on mattress. |
Step 4 | Place one arm under resident's shoulder blades and the other arm under resident's thighs. If a draw sheet or pad is under resident, 2 caregiver should grasp the sheet or pad firmly, with trunk centered between hands. |
Step 5 | Ask resident to push with feet on count of three. |
Step 6 | Place pillow under resident's head. |
Step 7 | Do final steps. |