Human service technician vs residential specialist

Differences between human service technician and residential specialist 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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Residential specialist example responsibilities.

• Lead support groups with an emphasis on recovery and strength base techniques, DBT, CBT, self-care and coping skills.
• Dispense medication, maintain all certification in CPR, first aid, and other educational and licensing requirements.
• Promote continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for which care is provided.
• Assist residents with their activities of daily living (ADL).
• Provide a proactive therapeutic approach to prevent or deescalate any crisis situation per TCI regulations.
• Help Alzheimer's residents with activities of daily living such as, bathing, brushing teeth, feeding, and activities.
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