Loick Touankam
Short Biography
I’m very Happy working with Amazing Grace Healthcares as a (DSP & Supervisor). I Provides direct care to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Supervises youth workers and other staff as assigned. Oversees and ensures that duties necessary for the daily shift operation of the group homes/programs are completed in a timely manner. Assigns daily client case load to staff.
Summary
A Direct Support Professional (DSP) is someone who works directly with people who have intellectual or developmental disabilities. Performs personal care tasks, including assistance with basic personal hygiene and grooming, feeding, and ambulation, medical monitoring, and health care related tasks. DSPs aim to assist people in realizing their full potential. They help people become integrated and engaged in their community. Every day across the nation, Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) play a vital role in America’s workforce and economy by providing necessary supports and services to people with disabilities of all ages, including supports related to employment. DSPs are part of the broader workforce of Direct Care Workers (DCWs).