Learning support aide vs direct support staff

Differences between learning support aide and direct support staff duties and responsibilities

Learning support aide example responsibilities.

• Provide and document first aid, CPR, blood pressure checks.
• Attend all trainings and CPR classes.
• Assist with activities of daily living (ADL).
• Care for clients from their residential homes, assist with this ADL activities.
• Continue to aide in the regular classroom with accommodations and adapting the curriculum as indicated in the child's IEP
• Communicate with supervising instructional staff and professional support personnel for the purpose of assisting in implementing IEP objectives.
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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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