A bathing assistance apparatus for assisting a user getting into and out of a bath tub is provided. The bathing assistance apparatus comprises a seat assembly having an inflatable seat portion and a back rest portion. The back rest portion extends in a generally upward direction from the seat portion. An air pump is pneumatically connected to the seat portion of the seat assembly. The seat portion of the seat assembly is selectively inflatable and deflatable to raise and lower a user within the bath tub.
