Giving a Shampoo

Giving a Shampoo

Materials needed:

Shampoo
Conditioner, if used
Comb
Brush
Bath towel
Washcloth
Hand-held shower attachment
For a bed shampoo
- waterproof bed protector
- trough
- basin or bucket
- pitcher of warm water

Procedure:

Explain what you are going to do
Wash your hands
Obtain materials listed above
Provide privacy (close door, pull curtain)
Raise bed to convenient working height. Lower rail on side where you are working
Position client for shampoo - at sink, in tub or shower, or in bed with trough under head and neck
Brush and comb hair
Have client hold folded washcloth over eyes to protect from shampoo
Wet hair from front to back with warm water
Put small amount of shampoo in palm of your hand
Apply shampoo to scalp; lather from front to back, rubbing gently
Rinse thoroughly with warm water
Repeat steps 10 through 12
Apply conditioner, according to directions
Wrap client's head in bath towel
Bath/shower stall - help client out and assist with drying body and hair
Bed shampoo - remove trough from bed. Towel dry hair
Dry hair using dryer, if available. Arrange hair according to client's wishes
Make sure client is safe and comfortable. Replace eye glasses, hearing aids, if appropriate.
Place bed in lowest position ( raise side rail if needed )
Clean material and store in proper location
Place soiled bath towel in laundry container to be washed
Wash your hands
Record what you have done. Report any unusual conditions.