Residential program worker vs direct care counselor

Differences between residential program worker and direct care counselor duties and responsibilities

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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Direct care counselor example responsibilities.

• Obtain SCIP-R, CPR, and AMAP certifications.
• Provide training to residents in improving ADL and independent living skills per the IHP and any/all relate behavior or medical requirements.
• Obtain AMAP certification and administer medications under the supervision of assign nursing staff.
• Provide direct care assistance for campers with autism, intellectual disabilities, and/or developmental delays.
• Perform one-on-one supervision of children with disabilities including autism, complex mental health problems, and complex behavioral problems.
• Help develop and carry-out treatment goals for individual clients as outlined in treatment plans and/or ISP goals and objectives.
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