How To Transfer Using A Gait Belt. Safe Transfers. Protect Yourself and Who You are Transferring.

[@KudukUngol]

So I just checked my mother's wheelchair and the arms flip back. I'm new to caretaking and I didn't even know! So you get a like for that tip alone...thanks!

[@sonoftakeshisan5929]

Hi if the arms flip up you can get a banana board to assist transfer. It's is a solid plastic board that you wedge under a person's bottom and the other side goes on to the chair or bed, you can then use the above belts to slide the person along the board to the new chair or even bed! Hope this helps

[@Giwu1412]

Thanks so much for using someone who realistically couldn’t fully assist! Very appreciated.

[@jeffkauffman]

And thank you for leaving a comment.

[@kaimidung5141]

It helps when the client participate in the 'move'. When the client resists or can not help with the move its a different plan.

[@darktoadone5068]

You got that right, I'm going through that now with my 80 year old mother.

[@remediosreboja1837]

Hoyer lift can be used.

[@jarold74]

True. Very hard if hoyer lift is not available

[@angie7278]

My issue is into and out of the car. I use the hoyer indoors with my 85 yr old dad but try to have him stand to get into the car and out of, but he won’t stand or help.

[@mariolorbes2936]

Show me a demo ….like if you are short individual wanting to ambulate or transfer tall or obese individual.

[@greatnews4041]

Thank you! My 92 yo mother and I are learning as we go these last 3 years. I had no formal training except KZbin videos. So far so good! I really appreciated this video, I can see now we both will be better off using a sling belt. MUCH appreciated!

[@babysamanthaa_]

Thank you a million times for this demonstration!! My mom had a stroke 2 months ago & just came home from a SNF and they gave me no training whatsoever 😢 most videos on KZbin have able-bodied people pretending to need assistance, not a person who actually needs it so this is a lifesaver because it’s actually realistic. 👍🏻😊

[@SheilaMarietty-pq9dg]

White people has to do this job, nothing to be ashamed of.

[@CB-py4rp]

thank so much for this video! How did I not know this!! This will make it so much easier to transfer residents my goodness

[@charlireed9555]

SUPER HELPFUL - Thank you so much for this video. I am a Caregiver with Discovery Village in SWFL... (assisted living) and I must tell you. I am 50 years young. I married at 14, I took hold of my paraplegic man to a husband that stood tall at 6'2" to my 5'3"...Yes, I transferred using gate-belts, (green belts) from Wheel Chair to Bed, in and out and wheel showers and chairs. (RIP/Hubby 2011) I learned so young but it's the best to brush up on new techniques to ensure all Caregivers have the proper learning ways. All of your residents will not be the same. "TED" was a "SUPER-STAR" He helped with the process. Some residents that may have fallen due to a stroke, could have PTSD and will "GRIP" so hard to the surfaces while trying to move him/her. That's a complicated one and there, you need to request a back-up. If you feel like you need back up... "Get it!" It's the best feeling to go to work, Help all and do all that we can for ANYONE. - Stay safe my Friends! TIP: Use your knees, not your back and don't forget... ASK for Assistance with tough individuals. - Thank you Mr. Ted

[@juliekoester7776]

This is the best video I’ve seen on transfers! You wouldn’t believe what’s out there people lifting under the arms and not using the gate belt. People putting themselves in a headlock with their head under the patient’s arm and lifting! . That’s just an accident waiting to happen! You did an amazing job bravo! 👏 👏👏👏

[@tristina98]

Thank you for this short video. As a hospice RN, this was a great refresher on proper technique to safely transfer patients.

[@courtneycrocker4319]

I am mind blown that you can remove the arm of the wheelchair?! How did I not know this!! This will make it so much easier to transfer residents my goodness

[@marcelara4413]

S a m e 😂

[@carlyszalay7802]

As someone who's going to be a first time health care worker this really helped thankyou I have to do this in my job even though I will be a Laundry aide but as low staff remains forcing me to do something I never thought I would ever do!❤.

[@bithiahamariah9139]

thank you for using Ted! Much more realistic for we carers who have to understand how to do it with a family member who is not able to do much in the way of assisting. My wheelchair side cannot be removed...sigh. Hello Ted!!

[@msdecemberloveangel8236]

Mine either

[@rosechallenger2894]

Thank you so much. I realize I have been doing it wrong and my back is killing me. I will be purchasing a belt. The crazy thing is I have that wheelchair for my mom and didn't even know the handrest could be moved. I learned somethibg new today.🙂🙂🙂

[@jeffkauffman]

Thank you so much for that feedback. I hope my videos help others and in your case it sounds like it did. Hope your back gets feeling better!

[@katrinalark433]

I was thinking the same thing while watching the transfer, thinking I wish my mothers wheelchair did that! I checked the two wheelchairs we have for my mom and luckily one has this option!! Yay! this will make transfers so much easier!!

[@YesThatPrettyGirL]

THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH FOR SHARING YOUR EXPERIENCE. TED, YOU'RE A NATURAL!!!! SMILE FOR THE CAMERA.

[@catherinedecelles4112]

You know whats funny- I figured this technique out myself just from being in the situation of caregiver. It just made things easier. I’ve gone to dr appts and the dr and or nurses can’t figure it out- so I step in to show how we transfer. To me this is common sense with the situation Im in and Im no nurse or PT. I’m shocked when hospitals don’t know what to do. It really blows my mind what Ive figured out and seen on and what Im capable of as a caregiver- with NO experience whatsoever until I was thrown into this role.

[@jenniferstewart6587]

Same

[@michaelsemper1606]

Excellent refresher Jeff. Thanks brother (Brian, Thelma and Ted also!)

[@brittanyyoung5031]

I had issues with the transfer part I was using to much energy but I watched these videos and it helped me a lot more it's more easier and I don't lose my breath like before

[@Rakel6784]

Thank you Ted...and Thank you guys for this video...Helped me to learn how to use the gait belt at home for my elderly mother

[@kw7509]

PERFECTION! Kudos to Ted for helping out!!!🌸

[@tinkrocks83able]

Ted is the real MVP 👏🏼

[@JENBARAK]

Love Ted!!!

[@YAKyakYaKYYYYYYAK]

Thank you Mr.TED

[@AaronHerreraArt]

Thank you Ted for helping. what a sweet smile.

[@mariapappano8471]

Awesome video, everyone! Well done and thanks so much! God bless!!!

[@mysecretaryako7616]

Thank you for the video. New graduate of caregiver course

[@shellyhamilton9229]

This is fabulous. Thank you for sharing. I will try with my husband who has dementia.

[@기계전자공학부이종복]

Thank you, it'll help me to carry my 93 year old mom.

[@marywatkins9438]

Great video. There’s only couple things I would add. I know they did do this in the video, but please articulate the importance of locking manual wheelchairs and turning off power chairs prior to transfers. Also, I find it easier to slide one hand under the back of the belt and the other hand under the front of the belt for transfers.

[@lastdaysdreamer]

Best transfer video EVER!

[@shawn9635]

Thank you for msking this so clear and simple..im currently going thru this now after hip surgery so i appteciate it❤ liking and subscribing 👍

[@robynsegg]

My sister & I are getting this for our Mom. I really hope this works, because getting her in & out of bed can be really difficult.

[@Appocalachia2020]

Simple and informative. Great job.

[@kathysheeran6589]

Hi Ted. Great job. Only thing need to be added is how to put on the belt. Great great video ❤❤❤

[@terryhargis4091]

Looks like you lifted with the belt.If you reach around the patient and grasp the belt with the hands approx,5 inches apart then you use your forearms to grasp the pt.,you have their wt on your arms and not on the belt.You use the belt as an anchor point for your hands and have you arms more under the rib cage on both sides.27 yrs as a PTA in Nursing homes and Home Health.Worked for me.

[@irenecortesvlog8991]

Thank you for sharing your vlog sending support keep safe always god bless

[@sharonhart790]

Yes thanks so much for this I’ve been an caregiver/cna for 20 + yrs and these videos are still helpful thanks again 😊

[@DewiiAljoe]

Great tutorial

[@lydelltucker2372]

Ted helped you a lot.

[@argentoacres6042]

This is super helpful, but I'd love to see an assist with a wheelchair where the armrest CAN'T be removed. The chair I have for my mom the armrests are not foldable or removable.

[@ivoryobsidian5552]

awww..Mr.Ted is so cute,beautiful smile,love by so many. this is my husband's yt account. I just want to say hello Mr.Ted,and also thank you to all people who made this video.

[@adrianasantiagodelara9728]

Do you have a video for someone who does not assist. the person can't move to the edge of the chair . and also recommendations for equipment assit to consider to get?

[@yanqiuliu2410]

Great. I am CNA in MA. Thanks.

[@Dhhtyu4566]

Even with all this I feel like I still hurt my back - it’s hard not to twist your back on some level when doing the transfer - do we pivot on the balls of our feet? I don’t get how to transfer without twisting my back on some level

[@hopetrainer2024]

Thank you so much! Great video! I will be sharing with my agency.

[@rodriguesbogan2071]

thanks so much for your video cause i didn't know how to use it and i asked a pt ........ thanks again great video....

[@SnowyBlackish]

What if the client can not follow instructions. Please advice.

[@SeaRay-p6e]

Help with transfer into and out of car please.

[@dollysenapati5768]

Very helpful.

[@pedroperez8670]

How do you transfer one that have some leg usage to the toilet

[@GloriaCausey-w1d]

Do you have a video for a Wheelchair transfer to a car?

[@kellyosayisamuel1439]

WAS THE MUSIC THAT COMPULSORY ?

[@valenciarandolph1718]

How do transfer patient who is bed ridden and cannot stand without support from the bed and onto the wheel chair

[@jimmymcgill5572]

What if patient has 60lbs more weight than Ted? Any tricks or contraptions I can use? Below knee amputee right leg, and weak left leg.

[@evlsht11]

I found a wide transfer belt on amazon that works pretty dang well. Not sure about using it on an amputee but the person being transferred from a chair to a potty chair is pretty large and it helped a ton

[@anonnymous31]

Those plastic transfer boards are mandatory anyway, so you should use one of those, even if it feels silly to use one for such a "short distance", but that's what they're meant for. You don't have to carry the patient in air the whole time. Rather slide them slow and steady using the board and belt combined.

[@silviab5579]

Thank you. ❤

[@laurareeves11]

Excellent demonstration!!

[@ProfCarmenRJ]

Great video! However, it seems really easiest when the patient can help. My situation is a man taller than me (I’m almost 6 feet tall), he doesn’t move his lower body and he can’t help with hands. Also, he can’t get by the edge of the chair by himself. In another words, all the process of transferring him relies on my technique, which is where I am struggling a bit.

[@franciscommontielrodriguez707]

great video, and good explanation

[@alyssag8146]

Ted was great!

[@itisno1]

Yay thanks Ted💕

[@mrreza6868]

Im going to try this..hope my back wont hurt anymore

[@fsaforosaforo6338]

Very helpful video...thanks for sharing. Flo

[@ferrol1230]

You are a professional person great thanks

[@budgetketomommy]

Thanks Mr. Ted!

[@crenshaw2.0]

Thanks Ted

[@teodorotel8327]

Excellent thanks

[@shamiarellis1327]

Thank for sharing this it's really helpful 👍😊

[@tonyrissman6627]

I have a client that didn't move at all what are so tips on that and he is about 250 or more

[@larissakochoo9713]

OMG!!!!!! I KNOW EXACTLY WHAT YOU MEAN........!!!! THOSE THAT ARE LOKE DEAD MEAT & SUPER HEAVY!!!!!!

[@thelmawooten6535]

Awe Ted is So Cute Thanks for the Vidio!! ❤

[@elizloz6856]

Pero para alguien q es pesado gordito y casi le cuesta moverse para adelante como se ase?

[@makailasmixes]

That physical therapist is gorgeous lol

[@jeffkauffman]

haha, I'll pass along the message.

[@quinlan6968]

Thanks ted!

[@mythaichannel9082]

What would you do With the patient who 170 lbs and you are 120 lbs caregiver?

[@vanessasimmons1175]

There should be equipment in place. As an ex carer repetitive lifting is detrimental to our health. In fact all the homes I’ve worked in the manual handling* in this video would not be allowed. And I for one would not do it. My health is important

[@mythaichannel9082]

@@vanessasimmons1175 I agree ☝️my back hurts from trying to helps my clients to get up from couch to wheelchair with gait belt still not much help if client doesn’t helps you 🤪

[@sij809]

What if the person is wearing a non weight bearing cast

[@mazahmed685]

In the uk, we r not allowed to use this manual handling.

[@marcellakirwan7148]

Many thanks!

[@Celestialmilk777]

Thanks Ted! You're amazing

[@12lesflo]

What’s the position of your legs vs their legs

[@occhealth1357]

In more clinical settings, we don't recommend grasping the transfer belt under patientss arms, leaves you susceptible to being grabbed or hit

[@CaregiversTouch]

Amazing Jeff

[@kellisummerford3426]

Thank you. As others said, already a real patient is helpful. Do you have any advice for breast cancer patients? The belt slips up and can be very painful. My sister is coming here after MD Anderson, and I need to help her get around to the bathroom, etc. While she looks for an assisted living rehab facility. Her breast cancer spread to her brain. Twice and the first surgery left her paralyzed on the right side of her body. So she can use her left side. My house is so small it might as well be a tin can. Very narrow everything. The bathroom door is only two feet wide. She's 5 feet and 160 lbs. I'm 166 lbs. but I'm 5'7. Which is a big difference. My husband and kids are males. So I need to get her at least 20 feet to the bathroom. My back ain't the best as is. Any advice would be great.

[@amandainwood4433]

Bedside commode are very helpful I use one for my mom because my bathroom is smaller

[@reallifestories2587]

Thanks

[@violetaalfaro9353]

If the person don’t walk ?

[@lucyappah5548]

You guys are wonderful, thanks.

[@memebell6562]

Thank you 😊

[@memebell6562]

Best 👌 video ever wow

[@theclwsfamily2811]

Can i see video without gait belt ,u don’t find it when doing home care

[@davidfrancis3604]

Good

[@peteburns9416]

Nice

[@alysonhumphries9167]

Thanks for this great video!! Very helpful!!

[@Putrisaljuana]

Tq vidionya😊

[@YM-zz5qq]

Good video, but I thought this was supposed to be about gait belt transfers from the title.

[@tenthannmodanza180]

ted u're great!

[@lreid1457]

thanks for the tutorial

[@hectorhernandez6860]

What if the patient put all his weight and does not help you cause he is heavy what the easiest way to move him

[@jeffkauffman]

When a person can’t bear weight it may require two people or more depending on their size and abilities. When two people can not safely do it I recommend a hoyer lift.

[@bettybanks5367]

My problem is that I can't slide forward. So my son lifts me from the bed, to the potty, back to the bed. He also holds me up while I pull my bottoms down to use the potty. My legs and feet are pretty much useless. I have muscle atrophy.

[@angelopapolis8675]

U have your SON take u to the washroom and have him pull up your underwear , are you serious, that is sooooo wrong to put him through this, talk about psychological trauma!!! Get a psw, for god sakes U r disturbed

[@mombie4403]

@@angelopapolis8675 how is this an appropriate response!? This poor woman has muscle atrophy. Not everyone can afford a private caregiver or nursing home. It is very common for family (especially children) to care for this parents in advanced age. There's nothing psychologically disturbing about this except your comment.

[@superdave354]

Betty Banks I do the same for my dad

[@troberson7667]

The only one disturbed is the mind of the person who thinks like that!!

[@marygoetsch9031]

Good info!

[@LisaY4yeshua]

Super helpful

[@Lana-ro6cb]

Thank you!!

[@melodiekirby3468]

Very helpful

[@darktoadone5068]

My mom recently broke her back and trying to get her to doctor appointments is a nightmare because I have a truck and I'm not a young guy anymore and have the strength I once did. Medicare won't pay for any type of device to make it easier to load her and she's very weak in the legs and can't really help me and I basically have to pick all weight up.

[@estherespina774]

thanks so much!