“It is your responsibility to be able to use it. You have been taught about its proper and safe use; this is part of your job description.”

“I have looked at your competency checklist and you were deemed competent to use mechanical lifts during your orientation.”

“Thank you for letting me know. I will work with you as we transfer the client safely and properly with the mechanical lift.”

“Oh, that is okay. I will assign the transfer of this client using a mechanical lift to another nursing assistant.”