There's the the sheet and 2 bed pads. One large pad that goes vertically and the one pad goes horizontally on top of the other. My client lays on top. I grab the one that goes vertically and pull to move client further up on the bed for better positioning...very very hard to pull her up. Is there something that I could put that I could place under pads that would help me slide client more easily. Seems like the sheets hug the pads and make it very challenging to pull client up.......hope this makes sense....
They're also called things like "Glide Sheets" and "Eazi Mover." Some come with handles, and quilted padding, and all sorts. But I have to say - the one I used was literally a sewn-together loop of common-or-garden material and it worked like a charm. So I should keep it simple if I were you. Any experienced HCA or geriatric nurse or PT or OT should be able to demonstrate, or you can look up their use on YouTube.
Best of luck! Happy moving! And still mind out for your back anyway :)
I hope you have another person for pulling the patient up in the bed.
Turning side to side can be a one person job but 2 people should move a person UP in bed. My bad back is a testament to that.
My motto is--You can always get another caregiver, but I can never get another back.
Before pulling, have the person bend their knees and help you by "pushing" by digging their heels into the mattress, if possible. Her arms should be folded across her so she doesn't hang on to anything and impede your movements.