Hi Jody
The job that I have applied for is in the Channel Islands.
Do you primarily concentrate on adaptive and assistive equipment or are there other issues that you deal with - I'm thinking about issues such as manual handling or life story work?
I can't remeber if I said that this post involves developing a new OT service, so there are no previous "history of treatments" to go by. I feel quite daunted by the prospect, but also very motivated.
What a challenge, to be able to have some impact on how a service is shaped. I only hope that I can do it right!!
Sarah
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>Subject: Re: Resedential and Home care service
>Date: Wed, 28 Mar 2001 00:00:11 EST
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>Sarah-Jane
> I am just curious to know, where are you?
> Here is a little of what I have learned over the years.
> 1. Most people don't need the official "transfer tub bench" with two
>legs out of the tub and two in. I love the seats made by rubbermaid and the
>basic shower seat without a back is very versatile. I have a very kind
>equipment supplier who sells me these for $30. If their tub is too narrow, I
>just put it in sideways, and that works fine. Even though I don't use the
>transfer bench, I teach them to back up to the tub, sit down on the bench,
>and then get their feet in after they are seated, wash up, and then get their
>feet out before they attempt to stand.
> 2. I install handheld showers a lot and it is really easy. You need
>teflon tape, a pipe wrench, and scissors. I use a diverter valve and in
>this, I do not like the rubbermaid because it is that plastic that looks like
>chrome, but hardware stores carry metal ones ( about $15 ) and a simple
>handheld shower with no different types of spray, but it does have a "pause
>button. There is one made by rubbermaid and one by master plumber (both
>around $17).
> 3. If they don't currently have any shower, you can try a tub
>diverter spout, but this is harder and I did break a lady's plumbing once
>trying this (her son and I were able to repair it with advice and supplies
>from a building place)
> 4. Grab bars. I realize there is a liability issue, but I use a
>stud finder and I am doing this to help people, so I guess I take a chance.
>I use the tiniest drill bit and the biggest screw I can, and I always get
>into wood, so I feel pretty confident that my grab bars aren't going
>anywhere. If their house is really nice and doesn't look like it needs any
>unforseen holes then I ask them to get a carpenter. Or, I sue a clamp on
>grab bar at the back of the tub, behind the seat.
> 5. Of course, all this has to be customized to the client, the
>caregiver, and the bathroom, but it might give you a little hint.
> -- Jody
>
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