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Supporting the Mobility of Residents Living in Long-Term Care

  • Resource Type: Training, Video
  • Posted On: May 14, 2019
  • Audience(s): Educators, Incoming COVID-19 Team Members, Leaders & Managers, Students

This training video will show to new team members, students or volunteers new to long-term care or retirement homes how to support a resident to stand from a chair and walk (with and without a walker), assist a resident to sit down from a standing position, and assist a resident using a wheelchair.

The information in this video is meant to be a general overview. Team members must follow the long-term care or retirement home’s policy about if or how they can support residents living with mobility issues. Check with your main contact at your LTC home if you have any questions.


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