Are there activities restricted by the Division of Developmental Disabilities for DCWs?

Are there activities restricted by the Division of Developmental Disabilities for DCWs?

• A. No, there are no restricted activities for DCWs.
• B. Restrictions apply only to medical procedures, not daily care.
• C. Yes, there are specific tasks and activities that DCWs are restricted from performing.
• D. It depends on the supervisor's discretion.

Answer: (C)

There are defined restrictions on what a Direct Care Worker can do, set by the Division of Developmental Disabilities to keep people safe and ensure appropriate care. While DCWs provide daily living support and follow care plans, many medical and clinical tasks require licensed professionals or specific training beyond the DCW role. For example, administering medications, giving injections, performing medical procedures, or making treatment decisions are not within a DCW’s responsibilities. Even with supervision or agency policies, those restricted tasks cannot be performed by a DCW. So yes, there are specific tasks and activities that DCWs are restricted from performing.

There are defined restrictions on what a Direct Care Worker can do, set by the Division of Developmental Disabilities to keep people safe and ensure appropriate care. While DCWs provide daily living support and follow care plans, many medical and clinical tasks require licensed professionals or specific training beyond the DCW role. For example, administering medications, giving injections, performing medical procedures, or making treatment decisions are not within a DCW’s responsibilities. Even with supervision or agency policies, those restricted tasks cannot be performed by a DCW. So yes, there are specific tasks and activities that DCWs are restricted from performing.