Mobility Assistance

1. Help with Mobility Aids

• Assist clients with using their mobility aids. Caregivers may offer stand by assist while clients are mobilizing and using the mobility aids. 

• Encouraging the use of mobility aids when appropriate. Some people may need reminders to use their mobility aids. 

• Maintenance: Regularly checking the condition of mobility aids and reporting if any adjustments need to be made. 

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2. Mechanical Lifts

• Safe Transfers: Using mechanical lifts to safely transfer clients from one position to another (e.g., from bed to wheelchair, wheelchair to toilet). This helps prevent injuries to both clients and caregivers.

• Training and Support: Providing training to caregivers and clients on the safe operation of mechanical lifts. This includes proper positioning, securing the client, and operating the lift controls.

• Maintenance: Regular inspection to ensure safety. Reporting any concerns as needed. 

• Please Note: If a client requires to be lifted, caregivers are only to use a mechanical lift and not manually lift the clients themselves, this ensures the safety of the caregivers and clients.

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3. Re-Positioning

• ​Client may require re-positioning while in bed if unable to mobilize/turn themselves. Caregivers ensure proper re-positioning techniques are used to keep themselves and clients safe. If a client is in bed for long periods of time, re-positioning in bed or in a chair is beneficial for skin integrity and health. 

• Operation of medical beds and recliners may be needed if client unable to operate. 

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4. Fall Prevention

• Comprehensive Evaluations: Conducting thorough home safety assessments to identify potential hazards such as loose rugs, poor lighting, and cluttered walkways.

• Recommendations: Providing actionable recommendations to improve home safety, including installing grab bars, handrails, bed alarms, personal monitoring systems/alarms and non-slip mats.

• Caregivers are trained to provide optimal safety with mobility. 

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