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Bathing Support: Assisting with showers, sponge baths, or stand-by safety support to help reduce the risk of falls.
Grooming Assistance: Helping with brushing hair, shaving, oral care reminders, lotion application, and basic daily grooming routines.
Dressing Assistance: Helping clients choose appropriate clothing, get dressed, change into clean clothes, and maintain comfort throughout the day.
Oral Hygiene Reminders: Encouraging regular brushing, denture care, mouth rinsing, and other daily oral care routines.
Toileting Support: Aidie in getting to and from the bathroom, hygiene after toileting, changing briefs, and maintaining cleanliness.
Handwashing & Infection Prevention: Encouraging regular handwashing before meals, after using the bathroom, and after coughing, sneezing, or returning from outings.
Skin Care Reminders: Helping with basic non-medical skin care routinessuch as applying lotion, keeping skin clean and dry, and reporting any noticeable changes to the family.
Linen & Clothing Cleanliness: Assisting with changing bed linens, laundry reminders, and helping maintain a clean personal environment.
Why Hygiene Support Matters: Good hygiene can help prevent discomfort, odors, skin irritation, infections, and loss of confidence. It can also help clients feel refreshed, respected, and more independent in their own home.
