QC
March 12, 2014 | Quebec
Tools That Support Safety and Independence
Assistive devices play an important role in care and assistance. Wheelchairs, walkers, canes, patient lifts, and other specialized equipment can help people with mobility and activities of daily living.
Patient Service Associates or Orderlies use these devices to provide safer assistance while encouraging people to maintain as much independence as possible.
The safe use of assistive devices is an important part of CDI College's Support for Assistive Services in Health and Social Services Institutions – 5905 DVS program, where students develop the skills needed to use different types of equipment safely and according to each person's needs.
Supporting Everyday Independence
Assistive devices do more than compensate for certain limitations.
They can also help people maintain greater independence in their daily activities and participate more fully in tasks they can still perform.
Patient Service Associates consider each person's abilities when using these devices to ensure that the assistance provided is appropriate.
Helping Keep People Safe
Using assistive devices properly can help reduce certain risks during mobility, transfers, and other forms of assistance.
Patient Service Associates apply the safe work practices developed during their training to help protect the people they support while also protecting their own health and physical well-being.
This approach contributes to a safer environment for everyone.
👉 Learn more: Why Are Safe Transfer Techniques Essential in Healthcare?
Adapting Assistance to Each Situation
Every person has different needs.
The choice and use of assistive devices depend on factors such as the person's abilities, health, and level of independence.
Patient Service Associates adapt their approach to use the appropriate equipment for each situation while following established procedures.
👉 Learn more: Why Are Activities of Daily Living at the Heart of Care and Assistance?
Skills Developed During Training
CDI College's Support for Assistive Services in Health and Social Services Institutions – 5905 DVS program prepares students to use different assistive devices safely and professionally.
Through courses, hands-on labs, and practicums, students learn to apply safe work practices, adapt their approach to each person's abilities, and contribute to safety in different health and social services settings.
This preparation helps them develop the confidence and professionalism needed as they enter the workforce.
Tools That Support the Person
Assistive devices never replace human support.
Instead, they are tools that help Patient Service Associates provide safe, appropriate assistance while respecting each person's abilities.
When used appropriately, assistive devices can support comfort, independence, and quality of life.
Explore Further
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