N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43B-4.2

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024

Section 8:43B-4.2 - Qualifications of substitute AFC caregiver

(a) To qualify as a substitute caregiver in the AFC program, an applicant shall:

1. Have clearance from the criminal record background check conducted in accordance with N.J.A.C. 8:43B-3;

2. Be at least 18 years of age;

3. Have adequate oral and written communication skills; and

4. Be physically, emotionally, and mentally capable of providing appropriate care to a client.

(b) An applicant for licensure as substitute AFC caregivers whom an AFC sponsor agency approves, and who is functioning as an AFC sponsor agency-approved caregiver prior to March 6, 2023, is exempt from the age requirement at (a)2 above.

(c) Any person who provides a client care, on average, for at least three hours within a 24-hour period or at least 20 hours per week shall be a substitute AFC caregiver.

(d) A person who has a certificate in good standing as a nurse aide in long-term care or a New Jersey homemaker/home health aide, is a licensed practical nurse, or is a registered professional nurse is exempt from the caregiver training program requirements set forth at N.J.A.C. 8:43B-4.3.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43B-4.2

Adopted by 55 N.J.R. 377(a), effective 3/6/2023