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Entering the Bath – Assisted Living Resident
The resident is now ready to enter the bath. To do so:
1. Make sure bathing area is clear of all unneeded equipment.
2. Open door to widest position.
3. The resident should sit on seat first then swing his/her legs into
the bath.
WARNING
Stepping into the tub first and then sitting on the seat may
put the resident is danger of slipping and cause harm to the
resident and/or staff.
4. Close the door and lock.
5. The tub is now sealed and you are ready to fill the tub with
water.
Transfer into Bath Using Sit-to-Stand Lift
1. Make sure the bathing area is clear of all unneeded
equipment.
2. Open door to widest position.
3. The Cascade Alcove was designed with an opening under
the tub to allow the use of sit-to-stand lifts.
4. Using your sit-to-stand lift according to manufacturers
instructions, transfer the resident onto the Cascade Seat.
5. Remove the sit-to-stand lift.
6. Swing resident’s legs into tub.
