How to use a ceiling lift to transfer a patient from a wheelchair to bed

In this video we show you how to use a ceiling lift and sling to transfer a person from a wheelchair to bed. When we got our lift, we couldn't find any tutorial videos that demonstrated using a lift with an actual disabled person instead of an able-bodied actor. It's completely different working with someone who has quadriplegia and can't lift their limbs or move their body for you! Please let us know if you would like any other tips or videos relating to equipment or caring for a person with quadriplegia, stroke or cerebral palsy.

[@mikebrowning6997]

The smile on her face warms my heart....and you are most certainly an angel on this earth. God Bless you both.

[@xprettyravegirl]

Im assisting a client who is quadriplegic today and this video helped me a lot, thankyou so much. She is just gorgous 💕 what a great video!

[@hildy208]

We’re so glad we helped! We need to do more videos.

[@BrandonLovesJesus]

im a quadriplegic with cerebral palsy great video!

[@hildy208]

Sorry for the poor quality video, but there’s just such a lack of good videos on this subject! Hope you’re well.

[@fernlintner65]

Wow finally a good video on this subject instead of a class that is totally irrelevant without a real quad. Thank you so much. I have been needing one for many years now and I am finally in the position to possibly get one(thank you covid 19 relief check lol) but i have always been Leary thinking that I would have to leave the sling in the wheelchair. This makes total sense thank you so much!

[@hildy208]

fernlintner65 I avoided getting one for a long time because I thought we’d have her sitting on a sling all day. Thankfully I figured it out. I’m a slow learner. Lol

[@aarriandarrian6674]

Thank you soo much for sharing! I was very nervous about starting a new client and I think I'm confident now🙂 very nice and simple.

[@hildy208]

So glad that we could help! Let me know if there are other videos we should make.

[@hildy208]

@@aarriandarrian6674 ok I will tell Scarlet and I bet she will be happy to help.

[@claudiarabinowitz8402]

Thank you !! She is adorable ... ❤️❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@GeminiBlood4d4]

I feel so bad this makes want to cry 😢

[@maestra3]

Thank you for sharing this! Could you also show what the ceiling mount part looks like and how it functions? How you installed it, and how you decided which type of lift to get?

[@hildy208]

Carissa Nauman Yes I will make that video for you and let you know when it’s up. I don’t think we really researched which one to buy. The vendor had one they recommended and we went with that. We’ve had it probably five years now and I think the battery pack needs to be replaced. But it’s been a solid piece of equipment. The brand is Prism Medical. It has made my life significantly easier once I actually learned to use it. At first I couldn’t really find any good training videos on it and it just seemed like a hassle. But now we’ve got our system down and it’s great.

[@maestra3]

N. Dynamite I appreciate it! Looking forward to the video.

[@maestra3]

N. Dynamite Also- would you tell me what the items are on Scarlett’s night stand? 😊 What kind of clock is that and is the pottery a large diffuser or just art? Is that some type of iPad or book stand? I love your boots, Scarlett! Thanks ☺️

[@kennethfletcher1157]

@@hildy208 would like to get to know more about Scarlett and her disability?

[@AshtarAvatar]

Great video! Thanks!

[@hildy208]

You’re welcome! Hope it helps.

[@simonefragoso4281]

The more beautiful smille!

[@loricalery777]

I love the sling with the chest strap. What brand of sling is it?

[@SarahEccles-dz8tq]

When did she get diagnosed with cerebral palsy

[@hildy208]

She had an illness at 17 months that caused a brain bleed. Up until that point she had been healthy and typically developing. It was a difficult time, but she’s an incredible person. I’m very proud of her.

[@ramirocarrillo3238]

que linda vamos todo se puede

[@stopmunchin]

Can you tell me where you purchased the sling? Thank you for sharing this.

[@hildy208]

We got this sling through Norco. The brand is “Waverley Glen a Prism Medical Company.” The number 003846 is stamped on it but I’m not sure if that’s an item number or not. It’s by far the best sling we have. It looks like you can buy one online through serfinitymedical.com

[@helenarachelleiwakabessy5328]

Semoga selalu bahagia..❤️

[@alexh.6099]

Hi/hope everyone is doing well/where can I purchase a lift like this?

[@hildy208]

We purchased ours through Norco, but you can also purchase them online. eBay has quite a few. Med Mart dot com has them as well.

[@VictoriaShcherbyna]

Couldn't they have taken the shoes off the child before putting them on the bed? The watch on the wrist really helps to scratch the patient.

[@hildy208]

@@VictoriaShcherbyna Not sure why the shoes matter, it is her choice when to take the shoes off and that’s just how she likes it. The watch has never scratched her, but when I first got it, it did accidentally dial 911. That was embarrassing. Scarlet is 21 now, a grown woman and doesn’t hesitate to let me know her preferences and when something is uncomfortable.

[@1968421Widder]

hi cute how old is she?

[@hildy208]

She’s a grown adult now. Late teens.

[@SarahEccles-dz8tq]

Does she need help getting ready for the day

[@hildy208]

Yes. She needs help with everything. Getting dressed, getting into her wheelchair, brushing teeth, combing hair-everything.

[@bencaldecott6583]

Awww

[@life-gs7zr]

How are you

[@hildy208]

Doing great, thanks!

[@mofidulislam5155]

Hii❤

[@SarahEccles-dz8tq]

How old is your daughter and what disability does she do and can she eat on her own or does she need help eating and getting dressed and getting drinking or showering or TOLIET or anything

[@hildy208]

21 now!

[@SarahEccles-dz8tq]

@@hildy208does she need help getting dressed

[@SarahEccles-dz8tq]

Does your daughter need help feeding

[@hildy208]

Yes she needs help with most everything as she doesn’t have much meaningful use of her arms or legs.

[@weenedonpetrol]

Why are you using this the word “patient” rather than the more empowering client or wheelchair user?

[@hildy208]

Because we were searching for instructional videos for the lift and only finding ones made for nurses and patients. We were hoping that this would find the healthcare providers that need to see it.

[@anikabaddeleyrollingbackwa7341]

I have to say remove the cat. I just started using my hoist thanks Scarlet.

[@sondo1055]

so sad

[@rosarondan9226]

🥒