Step 3. Transfer the Person into the Tub

Step 3. Transfer the Person into the Tub

Bench Transfer
•	Give step-by-step instructions
•	Assist gently & slowly
•	Lift his/her legs over tub walls
When Person's Legs are in Tub
•	Tell them to scoot further over
•	Point or tap if needed
Check if Feet are on Floor or
•	Use upside down basin
•	Use stool
Difficulty Sliding Over?

Difficulty Sliding Over?

If the person has difficulty sliding over or has very sensitive skin, look at our section on bath and shower chairs with sliding seats and other methods for getting into and out of the tub.

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Narration:

There are several ways to have the person get into and out of the bathtub, depending on the person's abilities and the type of bath or shower that he/she enjoys. A transfer bench is the easiest and safest way to get into and out of the tub. If the person still takes full baths, see our section on grab bars.

To get into the tub, the person sits on the outside of the transfer bench, and, swiveling their body, lifts his/her legs, one at a time, over the side walls. You may need to assist by giving step-by-step instructions or by physically lifting the person's legs, gently and slowly.

When the person's legs are in the tub, tell them to scoot further over or point or tap to where you want the person to sit. He or she can use either the wall grab bar or the side arm on the chair to scoot over.

Once the person is seated properly, check to see if the person's feet are dangling and, if so, place a plastic bucket or stool under the person's feet for support.