Abstract: A lift assembly is provided for lifting a person between an elevated loading position at seat height and a lowered position such as within a bath tub. The lift assembly includes a mounting assembly which may be in the form of a seat slidable along a guide extending above the elevated loading position. The seat may be reciprocated along the guide by a water actuated ram connected to the water supply for the bath tub. Connecting struts connecting the seat slidably to the guide extend downwardly so as to support the seat below the mounting assembly when in the lowered position.