Developmental aide vs residence counselor

Differences between developmental aide and residence counselor 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.

Residence counselor example responsibilities.

• Lead recreational activities for adolescents with ADHD and other behavior disorders.
• Provide direct care, behavior management techniques, medication administration and CPR.
• Design and supervise day to day activities for patients and construct a social program that provide opportunities for social rehabilitation.
• Provide first aid and CPR, and minor medical assistance to residents.
• Ensure medication compliance, maintain accurate medication logs, and assist in the development of ADL skills.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling programs and patients' progress in resolving identify problems and moving towards define objectives.
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