460 IAC 6-14-5 - Requirements for direct care staff

Authority: IC 12-9-2-3; IC 12-11-1.1-9; IC 12-11-2.1-12

Affected: IC 12-11-1.1; IC 12-11-2.1

Sec. 5.

All direct care staff working with individuals shall meet the following requirements:

(1) Be at least eighteen (18) years of age.

(2) Demonstrate the ability to communicate adequately in order to:

(A) complete required forms and reports of visits; and

(B) follow oral or written instructions.

(3) Demonstrate the ability to provide services according to the individual's ISP.

(4) Demonstrate willingness to accept supervision.

(5) Demonstrate an interest in and empathy for individuals.

Notes

460 IAC 6-14-5

Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services; 460 IAC 6-14-5; filed Nov 4, 2002, 12:04 p.m.: 26 IR 772; readopted filed Sep 26, 2008, 11:11 a.m.: 20081015-IR-460080618RFA; Readopted filed 8/11/2014, 11:20 a.m.: 20140910-IR-460140241RFA Readopted filed 11/9/2020, 3:08 p.m.: 20201209-IR-460200501RFA