Caregiver Training

Caregiver Training: Body Mechanics & Safe Transfers

Proper body mechanics and transfer techniques are essential for both caregiver safety and client well-being. I offer hands-on training designed to reduce injuries, improve mobility assistance, and enhance overall confidence in providing care.

Whether you run a foster care home or manage a larger organization, this class equips caregivers with the skills needed for safe transfers, core stabilization, and injury prevention. Education ensures both staff and clients remain safe, preventing accidents before they happen.

Each session is interactive and engaging, allowing caregivers to practice techniques firsthand. By improving their strength, stability, and positioning, they’ll gain the tools needed to assist clients with greater ease and confidence.

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Caregiver Training FAQs

  • Yes, the average class lasts 1.5/2.0 hours depending on class size.

  • A minimum of 2 people and a maximum of 16. If you have more than 16 caregivers on staff, I recommend having 2 separate classes so that everyone gets adequate time to participate, practice techniques and have their questions answered.

  • Yes, a weekend class is fine.

Caregiving Training Testimonials

“I had the pleasure of experiencing Lori Nissen’s skills and abilities when she instructed an enrichment class for our caregivers at Visiting Angels. Lori was referred to me by Bristol Hospice and she came highly recommended.

The class Lori led was in Advanced Transfers, which is vital to the safety needs of both our caregivers and our clients…the caregivers LOVED her and responded with great interest. The class was interactive and allowed the caregivers to physically learn how to keep themselves and their clients safe when transferring in the home. Lori designed and offered handouts also. The class was so well received that Lori and I will be offering another class in February 2025, with other classes to follow.

Because Lori works in the homes of her clients, she sees the great need for safety training. She has contacted me with ideas she can add to the original class that will benefit our caregivers even further, this makes Lori particularly valuable to Visiting Angels. I would recommend Lori’s skills and teaching to anyone wanting to learn from a gifted and knowledgeable professional.

Please feel free to contact me personally.”

DeeAnna B.
Caregiver Trainer and Mentor, Visiting Angles

“Lori went through transfers with a client from a hospital bed to a wheelchair. We had “volunteers” to be the “client.” She used “the board” for when a client can’t stand on their own- onto the wheelchair and then back onto the bed. She showed us the proper way to stand when assisting the client from “sit-to-stand” and how to adjust the hospital bed so that it is at the proper height for the caregiver.

The caregivers had all sorts of questions and stories from their own experiences. It was amazing to have a room filled with both valuable experience and lessons learned from past challenges!

Thank you again for another of these exceptional classes where I get to have “hands-on” experience and learn from the pros in the field. I truly love working with Visiting Angels and the support team at the Medford office!”

Manon R.
Caregiver with Visiting Angels for over 5 years

Let’s Talk About Your Caregiver Training Needs

Let’s Talk About Your Caregiver Training Needs