Safe, Supported Sit‑to‑Stand Transfers for Everyday Care

The VertiHelp Transfer Aid is designed to make everyday sit‑to‑stand movements safer, smoother, and easier for users who can stand with some assistance but struggle to rise independently. Ideal for short‑distance transfers between chairs, wheelchairs, beds, and toilets, it provides a stable platform that lifts the user into a partial or full standing position while both feet remain securely on the base. Its compact frame and small turning radius make it highly manoeuvrable in tight spaces across home care, hospital, and aged‑care environments.

Equipped with knee support, leg support, rear locking castors, and an easy foot‑pedal base adjustment, the VertiHelp ensures safe, controlled positioning during each transfer. The non‑powered design simplifies operation, offering a reliable, low‑maintenance solution for caregivers who need consistent performance throughout the day.

Because it assists users into a standing position while enabling caregivers to guide movement with minimal effort, the VertiHelp functions in a way that is comparable to other well‑known sit‑to‑stand transfer aids widely used in the industry, making it familiar and intuitive for clinical teams while offering practical design and user‑friendly features. (Supported by functional overlap with sit‑to‑stand devices like the Arjo Sara Stedy, which assists a single caregiver in performing sit‑to‑stand transfers.)

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VertiHelp Transfer Aid – Key Features

• Supports Sit‑to‑Stand Transfers – Designed to assist users who have difficulty rising independently, lifting them into a half‑standing or standing position.
• Secure Foot Platform – Both feet remain safely positioned, improving stability during transitions.
• Knee & Leg Support – Knee pad and leg support help stabilise the user during movement, reducing fall risk.
• Rear Castors with Locks – Ensures safe positioning for the caregiver while preparing the user for transfer.
• Pedal‑Operated Base Adjustment – Allows the base legs to widen easily for better access to chairs or wheelchairs.
• Compact Turning Radius – Ideal for small rooms and tight space navigation.
• Non‑Powered Design – Simple, reliable, and easy to maintain for daily use.
• Industry‑Standard Functionality – Works similarly to other popular sit‑to‑stand transfer aids used for assisted standing and short‑distance repositioning. (Inferred from Arjo Sara Stedy’s purpose as a sit‑to‑stand transfer aid.)

Why Choose the VertiHelp Transfer Aid for Assisted Sit-to-Stand Transfers?

The VertiHelp Transfer Aid is purpose-built to make sit-to-stand movements safer and more manageable for users who can bear weight but struggle to rise independently — its secure foot platform, knee pad, and leg support work together to stabilise the user during the transition from sitting to standing, significantly reducing the risk of falls. With a 180 kg safe working load, a compact turning radius ideal for small rooms, and pedal-operated base adjustment for easy access to chairs and wheelchairs, it is a robust, non-powered solution for daily assisted transfers between beds, chairs, toilets, and wheelchairs. MoveSmart supplies the VertiHelp to carers and home care settings across New Zealand.

VertiHelp Transfer Aid User Manual PDF

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the VertiHelp Transfer Aid suitable for?

The VertiHelp is designed for users who have some ability to weight bear but need assistance rising independently from a seated position. It is used for short-distance transfers between chairs, wheelchairs, beds, and toilets, and requires a caregiver to assist with the transfer process.

How does the knee support and foot platform improve safety during transfers?

The secure foot platform keeps both feet safely positioned during the transfer, while the knee pad and leg support stabilise the user's lower body as they move from sitting to a partial or full standing position. Rear castors with locks further secure the device during preparation, reducing the risk of movement or falls.

What is the weight capacity and how is the base adjusted?

The VertiHelp has a safe working load of 180 kg. The base legs are widened using a pedal-operated mechanism, allowing the caregiver to easily adjust the base width from 493 mm to 918 mm for access around chairs or wheelchairs without needing to lift or manually reposition the frame.

Is the VertiHelp available for delivery throughout New Zealand?

Yes. MoveSmart delivers the VertiHelp Transfer Aid to care settings and private homes across New Zealand, offering a non-powered, dependable sit-to-stand solution for everyday assisted transfers.