WAC 246-980-020. Long-term care workers and home care aide certification

Any person who is hired on or after January 7, 2012, as a long-term care worker for the elderly or persons with disabilities, regardless of the employment title, must obtain certification as a home care aide, unless exempt under WAC 246-980-025 . This includes, but is not limited to: (1) An individual provider of home care services who is reimbursed by the state; (2) A direct care employee of a home care agency; (3) A provider of home care services to persons with developmental disabilities under Title 71A RCW; (4) A direct care worker in a state licensed assisted living facility; (5) A direct care worker in a state licensed adult family home; (6) A respite care provider who is reimbursed by the state or employed by a private agency or facility licensed by the state to provide personal care services; and (7) Any other direct care workers providing home or community-based services to the elderly or persons with developmental disabilities.