Or. Admin. Code § 414-360-0340 - [Effective 7/1/2025] Duties and Qualifications of Assistants

(1) Assistants may be included in the caregiver-to-child ratio calculation.

(2) An assistant I must:

(a) Be at least 14 years of age;

(b) Meet initial training requirements (see OAR 414-360-0370(3), Orientation and Initial Training);

(c) If under the age of 18, be within sight AND sound of a caregiver who meets the qualifications of provider or substitute provider. If under 18 years old, an assistant I may never be left alone with a child or group of children;

(d) If 18 years of age or older, be within sight OR sound of caregiver who meets the qualifications of the provider or substitute provider, at all times while with children.

(3) An assistant II must:

(a) Be at least 18 years of age and enrolled in the CBR;

(b) Have completed all Orientation and Initial Training Requirements (OAR 414-360-0370)(3); and

(c) Meet Annual Training requirements (OAR 414-360-0380).

(4) With the approval of the provider, an assistant II may be out of sight and sound of the provider with a group of children.

Notes

Or. Admin. Code § 414-360-0340

DELC 138-2024, adopt filed 12/11/2024, effective 7/1/2025

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 329A.260

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 329A.280