Residential aide vs residential program worker

Differences between residential aide and residential program worker duties and responsibilities

Residential aide example responsibilities.

• Lead support groups with an emphasis on recovery and strength base techniques, DBT, CBT, self-care and coping skills.
• Provide direct patient care, understanding, and compassion for patients.
• Train in Epi-Pen, CPR and allergic reaction emergency procedures.
• Assist with transferring residents in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment.assist with ADLs.
• Aid patients with ADL'S which includes toilete assist, bathing, washing, dressing, cooking etc.
• Administer medication, assisting with ADL'S, v/s, glucose monitoring, wind care, laundry and monthly paperwork.
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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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