Section 16.04.17.203 - DIRECT SERVICE STAFFEach direct service staff person for an agency must meet all of the following minimum qualifications:
01.Age. Be at least eighteen (18) years of age.02.Education. Be a high school graduate, or have a GED or demonstrate the ability to provide services according to a plan of service.03.First Aid and CPR Certification. Be certified in first aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) appropriate for the age of participants they serve prior to providing direct care or services to participants and maintain current certification thereafter.04.Health. Have signed a statement maintained by the agency that they are free from communicable disease, understands universal precautions, and follows agency policies and procedures regarding communicable disease.05."Assistance with Medications" Course. Each staff person assisting with participant medications must successfully have completed and follow the "Assistance with Medications" course available through the Idaho Division of Career-Technical Education, or other Department-approved training. A copy of the certificate or other verification of successful completion must be maintained by the agency in the employee record.06.Criminal History Check. Have satisfactorily completed a criminal history check in accordance with IDAPA 16.05.06, "Criminal History and Background Checks."Idaho Admin. Code r. 16.04.17.203