The DSW plays a vital role in helping individuals’ to achieve and maintain good physical and emotional health essential to their well-being.

  • Supports the spiritual, emotional, and social wellbeing of the individual.

  • Gives medications or assists the individual to take medication while following all laws and safety rules.

  • Assists the individual to learn disease prevention and maintain good health.

  • Assists the individual to use infection control procedures and prevent illness.

  • Helps the individual make and keep regular health and dental care appointments.

  • Helps the individual follow health care plans and use medical equipment as needed.

  • Helps the individual to learn the signs of common health problems and take actions to improve health.