Residential specialist vs habilitation specialist

Differences between residential specialist and habilitation specialist duties and responsibilities

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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Habilitation specialist example responsibilities.

• Provide client with care, assist with performing ADL's, hygiene, medication, meal preparation, cleaning, transport.
• Assist patients with medication management, monitor blood sugars and accompany client to medical appointments.
• Provide direct supervision, observation, security and rehabilitation of delinquent adolescent females from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
• Complete training in first aid and CPR.
• Assist the ISP team in creating new outcomes for consumer training/ISP.
• Construct and maintain budget following NYS guidelines including purchase orders, funds distribution, and financial records.
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