PROGRAMS: Safety First Bathing Program

Our Safety First Bathing Program is a non-profit service independently funded by and for the residents of the Saanich Peninsula. It is for individuals who may require assistance following surgery, a fall, a fracture or an illness, or who may be afraid of falling, or just having trouble getting in and out of a tub

Our purpose built tubs and trained professional staff are available

Monday – Friday, by appointment

Eligibility

This Program is open to the general public. Please note:

• only Day Long Program clients are eligible for transportation, others must arrange their own
• participants must be able to bear their own weight and pivot to transfer.

Cost

Bathing is $10.00. Shampoo and set is $3.50.

Some tub facts:

• Designed for safe and easy access
• Available to all age groups
• Located in a “home-like” atmosphere
• Donated by Community Groups & Organizations

We offer:

• Assistance with bathing & personal care (tub bath, shampoo, blow dry, & nail care)
• Supervision & physical assessment by a Registered Nurse
• Individualized Care by a certified Care Attendant
• Minor treatments & dressings for skin & scalp with participant’s own supplies
• Referral to Physician or appropriate Health Care Professional as required