TUB/SHOWER: Using a Tub Transfer Bench

In this video the caregiver will learn about a tub transfer bench and how to instruct an individual in it's use. A tub transfer bench is used in a tub shower and may be helpful to individuals experiencing generalized weakness, fatigue, difficulty with balance or any other condition affecting one's ability to safely step over the tub and safely stand while taking a shower.  A handheld shower head can also assist in an individuals improved independence in the shower.  

Instructions for use of the tub transfer bench
**Make sure the tub bench is level

Getting Into the Tub

  1. Back up until you feel to bench at the back of your legs
  2. Reach back with your hands for the bench
  3. Scoot back onto the bench
  4. Work your legs around to the side of the tub
  5. Bring one leg over the tub at a time (caregiver assisting with legs as needed)
  6. Scoot your bottom over centering yourself in the tub

Getting Out of the Tub

  1. Scoot your bottom toward the side of the tub
  2. Bring one leg out of the tub at a time
  3. Scoot forward on the end of the tub bench
  4. Lean forward, getting your head/ "nose out over your toes", pushing up with your hands to stand

 

*Use caution when getting out due to potential water on the floor

*Use of a towel along the outer edge of the tub is recommended

*Make sure to to tuck the shower curtain into the separation in the tub bench between the outer and inner portion of        the bench

*Tuck the rest of the curtain inside the tub around the bench

*Another option is to cut an inexpensive shower curtain in order to feed it through the separation in the tub bench,   directing   water into the tub as shown in a demonstration video here:

How to Use a Shower Curtain with a Bathtub Bench in Order to Minimize Water on the Floor   https://youtu.be/K1xMmXhdbOg

 

Tub Transfer Bench by Drive Medical

https://amzn.to/2wgKXv8  

  • Seat dimensions 18.5"-19.5" (D) x 26" (W) x 17.5"-22.5" (H)
  • Outside leg dimensions  23" (D) x 32" (W)
  • 400# weight limit

see product link for further details

https://aecorner.video/video/alschicago/tub-shower-bench1