Question

Case Study

Simon Paxton has returned home from the hospital after a motorcycle accident in which his partner was killed. His injuries have left him a paraplegic, with no voluntary control of his bladder. He has depression as a result of the accident. Simon lives alone in a ground floor apartment.

Question

- A backup support worker will be required to assist Simon with this shower. Develop a checklist to make sure that the work is performed to the required standard with respect to the use of equipment to assist Simon, Identifying and assessing risks, maintaining Simon's dignity, privacy and confidentiality, addressing difficulties with providing his care.

Answer 1

• Gathering articles Washcloths or bath sponges, Towels, A bar of soap or liquid soap., Tear-free shampoo or no-rinse shampoo, Body lotion that is especially for dry skin,A removable showerhead with a long hose )required for shower
• Offering the person a robe for comfort and privacy while you set up the shower supplies
• Gathering materials and setting up a shower stool or chair.
• Helping the person onto the chair if he or she needs help.
• Offering help to the person to take off the robe
• Using the back of hand to test the water to make sure it's not too hot or cold.

Helping with the shower

• Putting soap on the washcloth or sponge and giving it to the person
• washing areas that he or she can't reach.
• Gently remind the person you're caring for that it's best to start with the cleanest areas and finish with those that are less clean. The person can start with the face, then wash his or her arms, torso, and back (which you can help with, because it's hard to reach), and then the legs and feet. He or she can finish by cleaning the groin and anal areas.
• checking the skin for signs of rashes or sores. Paying special attention to areas with creases, such as under the breasts or the folds on the stomach.
  
• looking at bony areas, like the elbows and shoulders.
• If you see any redness, do not rub or massage the red areas. It could cause more tissue damage.
• Helping the person wash his or her hair with tear-free or no-rinse shampoo.
• Handing him or her the removable showerhead to rinse off.
  offering help if it's too hard for the person to manage.
• Giving the person a towel to dry off, and help dry his or her back and any other areas that are hard to reach, such as between the toes.
• Offering some body lotion if he or she wants some. Don't put lotion on areas that can become moist, such as under the breasts or in the folds of the groin.