Some general guidelines to follow when you lift or move a person include:

• Keep your head and neck in proper alignment with your spine.
• Maintain the natural curve of your spine; do not bend at your waist.
• Avoid twisting your body when carrying a person.
• Always keep the person who is being moved close to your body.
• Keep your feet shoulder-width apart to maintain your balance.
• Use the muscles in your legs to lift and/or pull.

If moving a client feels unsafe, DON’T. Ask for help from another caregiver to ensure the safety of the client and yourself.

When moving a client to a wheelchair from a bed or toilet pull the chair as close as possible, remember to lock the wheels. Spread your legs apart, bend your knees and get a stronghold around the client. Stay calm and talk to the client as you guiding them to there chair.

YouTube has several videos that you can watch to get a good tutorial all you have to do is search for proper lifting.

If you feel that you have hurt yourself or the client is injured call 911 and then the company that you are employed with.