Direct support staff vs provider

Differences between direct support staff and 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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Provider example responsibilities.

• Work on achieving goals with child base on yearly ISP reports.
• Manage provider network to include verifying claims and benefits for healthcare providers/members and insurance companies.
• Monitor vital signs and medication of patients under the direction of register nurses and physiotherapists.
• Treat each resident with tender care and compassion.
• Suction tracheotomy, change out tracheotomy, and provide tracheotomy CPR as needed.
• Maintain appropriate certifications and licenses such as CPR, first aid, and food handlers permit.
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