Habilitation technician vs direct support staff

Differences between habilitation technician and direct support staff duties and responsibilities

Habilitation technician example responsibilities.

• Manage the behavior of students using the CPI training skills when necessary.
• Obtain MANDT, defensive driving, and CPR certification.
• Maintain certification in and administer CPR and first-aide if need.
• Provide care and behavioral interventions to clients with autism (full spectrum).
• Maintain and implement individual behavioral plans, personal care, psychological support, ADL 's
• Assist clients in ADL's and obtaining critical goals in learning and life skills.
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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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