Human service technician vs direct care worker

Differences between human service technician and direct care worker duties and responsibilities

Human service technician example responsibilities.

• Assess patients in active withdrawal and provide interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
• Assist mentally challenge individuals with ADL'S.
• Attend annual service training, including CPR and a refresher courses.
• Answer phones and provide excellent customer service; train in first aid and CPR.
• Assist assign residents with their ADL as directed such as bathing, toileting, hair combing, etc.
• Interview patients to compile information on social, educational, criminal institutional and drug history.
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Direct care worker example responsibilities.

• Provide caring companionship to elderly and developmentally disable patients with or without chronic health diagnosis.
• Assist individuals with developmental/intellectual disabilities with ADL's.
• Conduct socialization groups to aid individuals in development of ADL and socialization skills.
• Prepare daily documents administer medications handle patients hygiene house cleaning and provide transportation to and from appointment
• Provide caring and companionship to elderly and developmentally disable consumers and provide primary resident care and assistance with daily living activities.
• Provide day to day services that include transport, nutrition, hygiene, housekeeping and activities to MRDD clients.
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