TRANSFER: Pivot Transfer 2 - Full Stand

In this video the caregiver will learn how to perform a Full Stand Pivot Transfer.  This transfer is good to use if the individual is able to stand and take a few stepS, but needs minimum to moderate assistance getting up and is unable to take steps to turn using a walker. This instruction can be used no matter what surface the individuial is coming from or going to, although when transferring to/from a wheelchair and/or hospital bed, always make sure the brakes are locked before starting the transfer.

When assisting with a transfer, always stand on the individuals weak side with them transferring/moving toward their strong side if possible.

Apply a gait belt for safety

Verbal Cues Standing Up

  1. Lock brakes as needed if coming from/going to wheelchair or hospital bed.
  2. Put your hands on the armrests (assist with hand placement as needed)
  3. Scoot your bottom forward
  4. Pull your feet back slightly underneath your knees
  5. We are going to stand on the count of 3
  6. You will lean forward and push up with your hands to stand on 3, placing your hands on the back of my arms as you come up to stand
  7. Caregiver- stand in front of individual, blocking their weak leg. Bend your knees, keep your head up with a slight arch in your back. Grab ahold of the gait belt under the arms on each side of the individual. Count to 3 with your assistance being in the direction of leaning back and lifting up as the individual stands.
  8. Once up, direct the individual to take small steps to turn and back up to the bed

Verbal Cues Sitting Down

  1. Back up until you feel the bed (or other sitting surface) at the back of your legs
  2. Reach back one hand at a time 
  3. Caregiver- block weak leg, bend knees and keep your back slightly arched as you assist the individual to sit down while instructing to :
  4. Bend your knees, stick your bottom out, lower yourself down to the bed
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