Baycrest Volunteer Handbook
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• Volunteering takes place on the Baycrest premises only, unless
escorting clients on a Baycrest-organized outing
How to transport someone in a Broda chair
The Broda chair is a tilt and recline
wheelchair, used for people who are
unable to sit in a standard upright
wheelchair. Most of the Broda chairs at
Baycrest have four small caster wheels
and are therefore mainly for indoor
use.
The
chairs may be pushed outdoors, but
only on flat terrain and on very small
ramps like the flattened edge of a
sidewalk. The foot-operated lever,
located by the rear wheels, has three
positions that:
• Make the wheels straight, allowing the chair to be moved easily
in a straight line
• Allow the rear wheels to swivel so the chair can be turned
within a small space
• Lock the rear wheels and act as a b
rake
Caution
• Do not tip or lift the chair to go up curbs
• Do not reposition the angle or tilt of the chair. This should be
done by a staff member
General tips
Please check with nursing staff regarding specific needs of your
client when escorting.
• Always walk on the opposite side of your client's cane
• Clients who use walkers should be monitored by walking beside
them. Check with staff for further instructions
