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Procedure #26
CNA Procedure: Transfer to Wheelchair
| Step Number | Step |
|---|---|
| Step 1 | Do initial steps. |
| Step 2 | Place wheelchair on resident's unaffected side. Brace firmly against side of bed with wheels locked and foot rests out of way. |
| Step 3 | Assist resident to sit on edge of bed. Encourage resident to sit for a few seconds to become steady. Check for dizziness. |
| Step 4 | Stand in front of resident and apply gait belt around the resident's abdomen. |
| Step 5 | Grasp the gait belt securely on both sides of the resident. |
| Step 6 | Ask resident to place his hands on your upper arms. |
| Step 7 | On the count of three, help resident into standing position by straightening your knees. Stand toe to toe with resident. |
| Step 8 | Allow resident to gain balance, check for dizziness. |
| Step 9 | Move your feet to shoulder width apart and slowly turn resident. |
| Step 10 | Lower resident into wheelchair by bending your knees and leaning forwards. |
| Step 11 | Align resident's body and position foot rests. Remove gait belt. |
| Step 12 | Unlock wheels. Transport resident forward through open doorway after checking for traffic. |
| Step 13 | Transport resident up to closed door, open door and back wheelchair through doorway. |
| Step 14 | Take resident to destination and lock wheelchair. |
| Step 15 | Do final steps. |
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