Code of Maryland Regulations (Last Updated: April 6, 2021) |
Title 07. Department of Human Services |
Subtitle 02. SOCIAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION |
Chapter 07.02.18. Respite Care Services |
Sec. 07.02.18.12. Qualification of Care Workers
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A. Qualification of care workers is done by the providers using a form approved by the Administration. The minimum requirements for a qualified care worker are:
(1) 18 years old or older;
(2) Education sufficient to enable the worker to deliver the care needed;
(3) Personal characteristics that are needed to deliver care to an individual with a developmental or functional disability;
(4) Training or experience necessary to enable the person to deliver the care needed as evidenced by a training certificate or designation by the provider or consumer based on experience; and
(5) Good physical and mental health, as documented by a licensed health care provider.
B. The provider shall report to the Administration the methods used to ensure that the care workers are qualified to deliver the care required.