Personal support worker vs direct support staff

Differences between personal support worker and direct support staff duties and responsibilities

Personal support worker example responsibilities.

• Assist patient in performing ADL's daily.
• Perform first aid or CPR when need.
• SKIP, CPR, Defibulator and CDL certify.
• Provide assistance for patients with alzheimer's and dementia in their home.
• Provide community support, ADL care, medication administration, clinical documentation
• Dispense medication to individuals with disabilities by distributing and administering medications according to the AMAP policy and procedures.
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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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