ARF ARF Staff Qualifications

Question 1

What criminal background check is required for all ARF staff who have contact with residents?

Accepted Answer

A California Department of Justice (DOJ) and FBI fingerprint clearance

Answer

A local county sheriff background check only

Answer

A self-disclosure form signed by the applicant

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No background check is required for part-time staff

Question 2

Which certification must ARF direct care staff maintain in current status?

Accepted Answer

First Aid and CPR certification

Answer

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license

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Medication Technician certification

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Adult Protective Services registration

Question 3

What is the minimum required training for a new ARF administrator?

Accepted Answer

Completion of an ARF administrator certification program approved by DSS

Answer

A bachelor's degree in social work or psychology

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Two years of licensed nursing home experience

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A 40-hour orientation led by the facility owner

Question 4

How soon must newly hired ARF direct care staff begin required orientation training?

Accepted Answer

Before or on the first day of work with residents

Answer

Within 30 days of hire

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Within 90 days if supervised by a senior staff member

Answer

At the next scheduled group training session

Question 5

Which of the following disqualifies a person from working as ARF staff?

Accepted Answer

A prior conviction for elder abuse

Answer

A misdemeanor traffic violation from 10 years ago

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A bankruptcy filing in the past 5 years

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Diagnosis of a controlled chronic illness

Question 6

Who is responsible for ensuring all ARF staff maintain required training and certifications?

Accepted Answer

The facility administrator/licensee

Answer

Each individual staff member independently

Answer

The county social services department

Answer

The residents' primary care physicians