• Direct Support Professional (DSP) Skills Checklist

    Sunbridge Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Services

  • Please rate your competencies to the best of your ability. This information will be used by Sunbridge nursing leadership to assess your current dsp skills and provide appropriate training and orientation before you begin your patient assignment.

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  • Please self-rate your understanding and confidence level of the following DSP responsibilities.

    1 = Not Confident / Needs Training

    2 = Somewhat Confident / Needs Some Training

    3 = Fully Confident / No Training Needed

    Please provide any additional comments you feel would be helpful for the Sunbridge team.

  • Assisting with bathing, grooming, and hygiene
  • Assisting with dressing and personal appearance
  • Toileting assistance and incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and feeding support
  • Encouraging independence in ADLs (activities of daily living)
  • Observing and reporting changes in appearance or habits
  • Basic first aid and CPR response
  • Responding to choking or seizure events
  • Understanding individual emergency plans
  • Recognizing and reporting health concerns
  • Following infection control and hygiene protocols
  • Using PPE appropriately
  • Supporting individuals with daily routines and schedules
  • Providing reminders or prompts for tasks and goals
  • Using calm communication and positive encouragement
  • Redirecting individuals when needed
  • Noting and reporting any unusual behaviors or concerns
  • Completing daily activity logs
  • Reporting incidents or unusual behaviors
  • Understanding confidentiality and HIPAA
  • Submitting documentation accurately and on time
  • Supporting participation in community activities
  • Encouraging social interaction and skill-building
  • Promoting individual rights, dignity, and inclusion
  • Assisting with transportation or community outings
  • Punctuality and reliability
  • Professional communication and teamwork
  • Maintaining boundaries and ethical behavior
  • Following agency policies and procedures
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