House parent vs residential program worker

Differences between house parent and residential program worker duties and responsibilities

House parent example responsibilities.

• Lead support groups with an emphasis on recovery and strength base techniques, DBT, CBT, self-care and coping skills.
• Attend multiple trainings on child development, wellness action plans, as well as CPR certification.
• Demonstrate proficiency in administering medications, assisting with ADL's.
• Promote continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for which care is provided.
• Create new forms to help house moms stay better organize and help with household and DHS responsibilities.
• Prepare meals, pick up groceries when need, administer and document all medications.
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Residential program worker example responsibilities.

• Serve as primary service provider/trainer for developmentally disable consumers as assigned to achieve functioning independence in self help and ADL 's
• Provide assistance with ADL's, escort on medical appointments, goal training, community activity planning ,
• Train in medication administration as well as CPR certification.
• Supervise and train other rehabilitation workers to ensure quality implementation of QSAC's principles.
• Provide appropriate written documentation concerning delivery of services to patients and their progress towards treatment goals.
• Provide mentally impair and/or emotionally disturb patients with routine physical, emotional, psychological and rehabilitation care.
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