Safe and Dignified Bathing in Aged Care

Bathing for older Australians can be a daunting and difficult task, depending on the individual's needs. Knowing how to support them while promoting self-respect and dignity, is also vital to keeping older Australians in your care happy and safe.

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In this set, learners will learn to identify safe bathing techniques that will ensure comfort and well-being with older Australians in their care. Learners will also learn how to provide care to older
Australians with physical or cognitive impairments during bathing.

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By the end of this question set, learners will be able to:

• Identify safe bathing procedures to ensure comfort and wellbeing of older Australians during bathing
• List ways to support older Australians whilst bathing to improve their comfort and dignity.
• Identify common considerations for bathing older Australians with physical or cognitive impairment to maintain their safety and wellbeing.

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1. Sitz bathing
2. Showering and bathing
3. Observations at bath time
4. Hygiene
5. Infection control
6. Bed bathing
7. Bathing people with dementia
8. Handling aggression
9. Overcoming bathing reluctance
10. Tools and equipment
11. Hair and skin care
12. Dignity in care