How To Transfer Using A Gait Belt. Safe Transfers. Protect Yourself and Who You are Transferring.

For your safety and the safety of the person you are helping, here is an informative, simple and short video on the basic steps to know every time you help someone transfer from one seating position to another.

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Most of all, thanks TED!

[Giwu]

Thanks so much for using someone who realistically couldn’t fully assist! Very appreciated.

[kaimidung]

It helps when the client participate in the 'move'. When the client resists or can not help with the move its a different plan.

[KudukUngol]

So I just checked my mother's wheelchair and the arms flip back. I'm new to caretaking and I didn't even know! So you get a like for that tip alone...thanks!

[babysamanthaa_]

Thank you a million times for this demonstration!! My mom had a stroke 2 months ago & just came home from a SNF and they gave me no training whatsoever 😢 most videos on YouTube have able-bodied people pretending to need assistance, not a person who actually needs it so this is a lifesaver because it’s actually realistic. 👍🏻😊

[greatnews]

Thank you! My 92 yo mother and I are learning as we go these last 3 years. I had no formal training except YouTube videos. So far so good! I really appreciated this video, I can see now we both will be better off using a sling belt. MUCH appreciated!

[rosechallenger]

Thank you so much. I realize I have been doing it wrong and my back is killing me. I will be purchasing a belt. The crazy thing is I have that wheelchair for my mom and didn't even know the handrest could be moved. I learned somethibg new today.🙂🙂🙂

[juliekoester]

This is the best video I’ve seen on transfers!
You wouldn’t believe what’s out there people lifting under the arms and not using the gate belt. People putting themselves in a headlock with their head under the patient’s arm and lifting! . That’s just an accident waiting to happen!
You did an amazing job bravo! 👏 👏👏👏

[courtneycrocker]

I am mind blown that you can remove the arm of the wheelchair?! How did I not know this!! This will make it so much easier to transfer residents my goodness

[bithiahamariah]

thank you for using Ted! Much more realistic for we carers who have to understand how to do it with a family member who is not able to do much in the way of assisting. My wheelchair side cannot be removed...sigh.
Hello Ted!!

[tristina]

Thank you for this short video. As a hospice RN, this was a great refresher on proper technique to safely transfer patients.

[charlireed]

SUPER HELPFUL - Thank you so much for this video. I am a Caregiver with Discovery Village in SWFL... (assisted living) and I must tell you. I am 50 years young. I married at 14, I took hold of my paraplegic man to a husband that stood tall at 6'2" to my 5'3"...Yes, I transferred using gate-belts, (green belts) from Wheel Chair to Bed, in and out and wheel showers and chairs. (RIP/Hubby 2011) I learned so young but it's the best to brush up on new techniques to ensure all Caregivers have the proper learning ways. All of your residents will not be the same. "TED" was a "SUPER-STAR" He helped with the process. Some residents that may have fallen due to a stroke, could have PTSD and will "GRIP" so hard to the surfaces while trying to move him/her. That's a complicated one and there, you need to request a back-up. If you feel like you need back up... "Get it!" It's the best feeling to go to work, Help all and do all that we can for ANYONE. - Stay safe my Friends! TIP: Use your knees, not your back and don't forget... ASK for Assistance with tough individuals. - Thank you Mr. Ted

[kw]

PERFECTION!
Kudos to Ted for helping out!!!🌸

[michaelsemper]

Excellent refresher Jeff. Thanks brother (Brian, Thelma and Ted also!)

[AaronHerreraArt]

Thank you Ted for helping. what a sweet smile.

[No.ThatPrettyGirl]

THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH FOR SHARING YOUR EXPERIENCE. TED, YOU'RE A NATURAL!!!! SMILE FOR THE CAMERA.

[makailasmixes]

That physical therapist is gorgeous lol

[Rakel]

Thank you Ted...and Thank you guys for this video...Helped me to learn how to use the gait belt at home for my elderly mother

[catherinedecelles]

You know whats funny- I figured this technique out myself just from being in the situation of caregiver. It just made things easier. I’ve gone to dr appts and the dr and or nurses can’t figure it out- so I step in to show how we transfer. To me this is common sense with the situation Im in and Im no nurse or PT. I’m shocked when hospitals don’t know what to do. It really blows my mind what Ive figured out and seen on and what Im capable of as a caregiver- with NO experience whatsoever until I was thrown into this role.

[shellyhamilton]

This is fabulous. Thank you for sharing. I will try with my husband who has dementia.

[mariapappano]

Awesome video, everyone! Well done and thanks so much! God bless!!!