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Procedure #28
CNA Procedure: Assist with Walker
Step Number | Step |
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Step 1 | Do initial steps. |
Step 2 | Assist resident to sit on edge of bed. |
Step 3 | Place walker in front of resident as close to the bed as possible. |
Step 4 | Have resident grasp both arms of walker. |
Step 5 | Brace leg of walker with your foot and place your hand on top of walker. |
Step 6 | Assist resident to stand on count of three, check for balance and dizziness. |
Step 7 | Stand to side and slightly behind resident. |
Step 8 | Have resident move walker ahead 6 to 10 inches, then step up to walker moving the weak leg forward to the middle of the walker while pushing down on the handles of the walker, and then bringing the unaffected leg forward even with the weak/ injured leg. |
Step 9 | Do final steps. |