Direct Suport Professional

 Providing for and assisting with personal care needs, such as bathing, shaving, shampooing hair, dressing and grooming, oral

hygiene and perinea care

 Assisting with ambulating, including the use of canes (quad, std.), walkers and wheelchairs, when applicable

 Assuring client safety and maintaining a safe environment

 Caring for intact skin to prevent skin breakdown

 Assisting with toileting, including bedpans, urinals and commode chairs

 Clean and file fingernails and toenails

 Assisting with safe client transfers and proper body positioning

 Reminding/assisting client with self-administration of medications (with proper training)

 Encouraging self-help activities

 Performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (required to have evidence of CPR.)

 Turning oxygen concentrator unit on only as directed by client

 Responding to and reporting emergency situations to the supervisory/management staff

 Reporting changes in client’s condition or family situation to the office

 Contacting supervisor about client/family requests that are not designated on Assignment of Duties/Care plan

 Adhering to client’s rights

 Maintaining client confidentiality

 Documenting services provided on the appropriate time card flow sheet, according to agency policies and procedures

 Performing home management functions, such as light housekeeping, laundry, bed making and cleaning

 Planning meals, shopping for groceries, preparing and serving food/meals, feeding and clean-up

 Accompanying client to scheduled appointments

 Transporting clients or running errands for client

 Working in the home or remaining at the home while the client is absent (only with supervisor’s approval)

 Providing companionship to the client