Skill 3 - Assists To Ambulate Using Transfer Belt

Credentia: Northern California Skill Listing

Step 1

Explains procedure, speaking clearly, slowly and directly, maintaining face-to-face contact whenever possible

Step 2

Privacy is provided with a curtain, screen or door

Step 3 (Bold)

Before assisting to stand, client is wearing non-skid shoes/footwear

Step 4

Before assisting to stand, bed is at a safe level

Step 5

Before assisting to stand, checks and/or locks bed wheels

Step 6 (Bold)

Before assisting to stand, client is assisted to sitting position with feet flat on the floor

Step 7

Before assisting to stand, applies transfer belt securely at the waist over clothing/gown

Step 8

Before assisting to stand, provides instructions to enable client to assist in standing including prearranged signal to alert client to begin standing

Step 9

Stands facing client positioning self to ensure safety of candidate and client during transfer. Counts to three (or says other prearranged signal) to alert client to begin standing

Step 10

On signal, gradually assists client to stand by grasping transfer belt on both sides with an upward grasp (candidate’s hands are in upward position), and maintaining stability of client’s legs by standing knee to knee or toe to toe with client

Step 11

Walks slightly behind and to one side of client for a distance of ten (10) feet, while holding onto the belt

Step 12

Assists client to bed and removes transfer belt

Step 13

Signaling device is within reach and bed is in low position

Step 14

After completing skill, wash hands