Assistance should include

ensuring a client/resident/patient is wearing nonskid footwear
identifying types of walkers (e.g., pick-up walker and wheeled walker)
inspecting the walker to ensure it has hand grips and rubber tips on legs
describing walking procedures for the walker
positioning the walker
helping a client/resident/patient with standing
adjusting the walker height so that the hand bar is just below a client's/resident's/patient's waist
demonstrating walking procedures for the walker with a client/resident/patient
explaining safety precautions and supervision of a client/resident/patient during practice
describing the charting procedures
reviewing cane types
describing quad cane walking procedures on level surfaces, up and down steps, and when opening doors
demonstrating quad cane walking procedures with client/resident/patient
helping a client/resident/patient with standing
checking rubber safety tips and adjusting the height of quad cane according to a client’s/resident’s/patient’s height
positioning the quad cane
explaining safety precautions and supervision of a client/resident/patient during practice
describing charting procedures.

Refer to Unit XI in Nurse Aide Curriculum (https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/media/dhpweb/docs/nursing/forms/education/NurseAide_Ed_Program_Curriculum.doc), Virginia Board of Nursing, Virginia Department of Health Professions, 2018.

Process/Skill Questions:

What is the difference between a single tip and a quad tip cane? Why would one be preferable over the other?
What is the purpose of attaching tennis balls to the front of a walker?
How should a CNA instruct a client/resident/patient who has just gotten a new cane about foot placement when walking?
On which side would a patient use an assistive device?