Developmental aide vs direct support staff

Differences between developmental aide and direct support staff duties and responsibilities

Developmental aide example responsibilities.

• Perform medical documentation and emotionally/ intellectually stimulating ADL programmatic while delivering exemplary patient care.
• Certify to administer medication, CPR, AMAP and SCIIP.
• Support residential clients in completing tasks such as toileting, brushing teeth and general hygiene (ADL).
• Certify to give clients medication, CPR first aid, a map and skip a form of restraint for violence clients.
• Provide caring and companionship to elderly and developmentally disable consumers and provide primary resident care and assistance with daily living activities.
• Facilitate exercise, vocational, arts-n-crafts, and daily living skills groups for consumers with DD.

Direct support staff example responsibilities.

• Ensure HIPAA compliance and provide client education.
• Perform first aid, CPR and seizure care when require.
• Assist mentally disable adults with ADL such as bathing cooking clothing, cleaning and medication administration.
• Administer medication, provide transportation, assist with ADL skills, and inspire consumers to be independent.
• Provide caring and companionship to elderly and developmentally disable consumers and provide primary resident care and assistance with daily living activities.
• Maintain a safe and supportive environment while learning proper case management and the importance of ISP's and BSP's.
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