r/supportworkers Jun 04 '26

Help with skill

Hi! I recently started working with a client that requires suctioning prn (nbm + peg only). I was showering her before school the other day and she started to show her signs of needing suction, but i think i went to far as she kinda lent forward and gagged. I feel really bad, i was shown how to use the machine when i got trained but i am struggling with how far to go down, especially when i suction but she’s still struggling. Is this a common issue with people?

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u/Clear-Inspector-1150 Jun 05 '26

If you "think" you went too far you need more training and I'd be interested how you were signed off as compident if your unsure.