Direct support staff vs direct service provider

Differences between direct support staff and direct service provider duties and responsibilities

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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Direct service provider example responsibilities.

• Train and experience in adult and child first aid and CPR.
• Certify medicine administer, CPR and first aid certify, CPI certify.
• Assist residents in activities of daily living (ADL's) on a daily basis.
• Prepare documents on the computer for annual ISP meetings with clients and their team members.
• Pass medications, attend ISP meetings, help with personal hygiene, work on state goals.
• Job duties include job coaching, skill training, ADL management, and implementing behavior management plans.
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