Chair Techniques

Its essential that you know about safe Handling & Moving to ensure you do not hurt yourself or the person you are supporting. 

When a person stands up from a seated position, they do not stand in a straight line, they stand up in an arching motion (leaning forward and pushing upwards).

It is also recommended that the person you are supporting is sitting in a chair correct for them. 

The person you are supporting must be able to weight bear, you must also ensure that you are not taking any of the person's weight.

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Do's and Don'ts

  • Ensure the person you are supporting is fully aware of what you are asking them to do
  • Ensure the person is wearing any sensory aids (glasses, hearing aids)
  • Allow the person to do as much as possible for themselves
  • If two people are supporting, ensure this is done together
  • Always treat the person with dignity and respect
  • Don't assume the person is unable to assit in anyway
  • Don't assist a person to stand if they can't weightbear
  • Don't assist a person under the arms or by using any other controversial move
  • Don't use walking aids as standing aids (Zimmer Frames)

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