N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43-1.5

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 9, May 6, 2024

Section 8:43-1.5 - Qualifications of direct care staff

(a) The facility shall exercise good faith and due diligence to ensure that staff providing direct care and resident supervision to residents in the facility:

1. Are in good physical and mental health, emotionally stable, of good moral character, and are concerned for the safety and well-being of residents;

2. Have not been convicted of a crime relating adversely to the person's ability to provide resident care, such as homicide, assault, kidnapping, sexual offenses, robbery, and crimes against the family, children or incompetents, except where the applicant or employee with a criminal history has demonstrated his rehabilitation in order to qualify for employment at the facility; and

3. Are at least 18 years of age, have obtained working papers, or are supervised at all times by an employee who is at least 18 years of age. At a minimum, one employee who is 18 years of age must be present in the facility at all times.

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