Section 388-829C-080. What minimum skills and abilities must companion home providers demonstrate?

Companion home providers must:

(1) Be able to read, understand, and provide services outlined in the ISP;

(2) Participate in the development of the ISP;

(3) Communicate in the language of the client served;

(4) Accommodate the client's individual preferences;

(5) Know the community resources, such as: Medical facilities, emergency resources, and recreational opportunities;

(6) Enable the client to keep in touch with family and friends in a way preferred by the client;

(7) Protect the client's financial interests;

(8) Fulfill reporting requirements as required in this chapter and the companion home contract;

(9) Know how and when to contact the client's representative and the client's case manager;

(10) Successfully complete the training required in this chapter;

(11) Maintain all necessary license, registration and certification required under this chapter, (see WAC 388-829C-110, 388-829C-130, 388-829C-190, and 388-829C-260); and

(12) Comply with all applicable laws, regulations and contract requirements.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.30 [71A.12.030] and Title 71A RCW. WSR 07-16-102, § 388-829C-080, filed 7/31/07, effective 9/1/07.]

RCW 71A.12.30 [71A.12.030] and Title 71A RCW. WSR 07-16-102, § 388-829C-080, filed 7/31/07, effective 9/1/07.

Rules

388-829C-110,388-829C-130,388-829C-190,388-829C-260,