Direct support professional vs direct support staff

Differences between direct support professional and direct support staff duties and responsibilities

Direct support professional example responsibilities.

• Work with adults who have disabilities to help manage everyday tasks such as laundry, cooking, preparing groceries, etc.
• Provide care to adults with intellectual & developmental disabilities while administering their medication via AMAP certification
• Support the development of individuals with autism by promoting community involvement and performing exercises to strengthen their cognitive and social skills.
• Assist with toileting, including urinals.
• Maintain medical records according to all HIPPA guidelines.
• Assist coordinator to train new DCW on assign shift.
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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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