Transferring and Lifting Residents

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1. When using proper body mechanics, keep your back straight and bend your knees.*

2. When you lift, use your back not your legs.*

3. When lifting, hold objects away from your body.*

4. It is wise to twist your back when you are transferring someone from a chair to a bed.*

5. Most back injuries occur at work.*

6. When transferring a resident, whether he or she can assist or not, you should always use a gait belt.*

7. It is appropriate to approach someone in a wheelchair from behind and move him or her wherever you want to.*

8. You should use a wide base of support while lifting.*

9. You do NOT need to lock the brakes on a wheelchair when transferring a resident.*

10. If a resident is too heavy or too big for you to lift or transfer, you should transfer him or her anyway and not ask for help.*

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