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Procedure #32

CNA Procedure: Shower/ Shampoo

Step NumberStep
Step 1 (Shower) Do initial steps.
Step 2 Clean/ disinfect shower area and shower chair as per facility policy. Prep the bathing area per facility policy. Gather supplies and take them into the shower area.
Step 3 Help resident remove clothing. Provide resident privacy.
Step 4 Turn on water and have resident check water temperature for comfort, if able.
Step 5 Assist resident into shower via wheelchair. Lock wheels of shower chair and transfer resident. Use safety belt to secure resident stability, if indicated. Never take your eyes off the resident or turn your back to the resident while in the shower.
Step 6 (Shampoo) Give resident a washcloth to cover their eyes during the shampoo, if they desire. Place cotton balls in resident's ears if desired.
Step 7 Wet the resident's hair.
Step 8 Put a small amount of shampoo into the palm of your hand and work it into the resident's hair and scalp using your fingertips.
Step 9 Rinse the residents hair thoroughly.
Step 10 Use a conditioner if the resident desires you to do so.
Step 11 Let resident wash as much as possible, starting with face. Assist as needed to wash and rinse the entire body going from head to toe. Use a separate washcloth to cleanse the perineal area last.
Step 12 Turn off the water. Cover resident with bath blanket.
Step 13 Remove the cotton balls from resident's ears, if utilized.
Step 14 Towel dry the resident's hair, neck, and ears.
Step 15 Give the resident towel and assist to pat dry. Ensure to thoroughly pat dry under the breasts, between skin folds, in the perineal area, and between toes.
Step 16 Ensure the floor area is dry and non-slip device is in place. Assist resident out of shower.
Step 17 Use a dryer on the resident's hair, if desired.
Step 18 Apply lotion to skin, help resident dress, comb hair, and return to room.
Step 19 Do final steps. Report skin abnormalities to the nurse.
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