Section 388-829C-080 - What minimum skills and abilities must companion home providers demonstrate? A companion home provider must:
(1) Be able to read, understand, and provide the services outlined in the client's person-centered service plan;(2) Participate in the development of the person-centered service plan;(3) Communicate with the client in the client's preferred language ;(4) Accommodate the client's 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) Use instruction techniques appropriate for the client's learning style;(8) Protect the client's financial interests;(9) Follow mandatory reporting requirements under chapter 74.34 RCW;(10) Know how and when to contact the client's legal representative;(11) Know how and when to contact the client's case manager;(12) Meet training requirements under chapter 388-829 WAC;(13) Maintain all necessary license and certification requirements under this chapter; and(14) Comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and contract requirements; and(15) Complete nurse delegation training if the client needs medication administration or delegated nursing tasks.Wash. Admin. Code § 388-829C-080
Amended by WSR 18-22-106, Filed 11/6/2018, effective 12/7/2018Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.30 [71A.12.030] and Title 71A RCW. 07-16-102, § 388-829C-080, filed 7/31/07, effective 9/1/07.