A method and apparatus for lifting a patient is disclosed to include a base with wheels on the back side and casters on the front side a pair of extendable legs extended or withdrawn from the frontal side of the base to maintain balance when lifting a patient vertical masts connected to a three-prong hanger three durable cables used with a sling assembly to lift the patient a foldable chair provides temporary rest for the patient on the patient lift and a control panel having a micro-controller for remotely controlling the patient lift.