Hiring staff members

Hiring staff members. Hiring staff members. Before a prospective staff member begins employment, the licensee shall have documentation that the prospective staff member meets all of the following conditions required in order to be hired as a staff member: (1) The background check requirements under s. 48.685 , Stats., based on all of the following: (a) Information obtained under s. 48.685 (2) (b) and (ba) , Stats. (b) Any follow-up required under s. 48.685 (2) (bb) , Stats. (c) The licensee’s determination of whether any conviction that is not a serious crime under s. 48.685 (1) (c) , Stats., is substantially related to the care of a resident under s. 48.685 (5m) , Stats., with the documentation required under s. DCF 12.06 (3) . (2) Favorable written or oral references from 2 or more persons unrelated to the applicant. (3) A written statement from a medical provider that is dated within the previous 12 months that says the prospective staff member does not have a physical or mental condition that would interfere with the ability of the prospective staff member to work with or care for a resident. (4) A licensee determination that the prospective staff member displays the capacity to successfully nurture and care for a resident, exercises sound judgment, does not have a history of a civil action or criminal conviction or administrative rule violation that is substantially related to the care of a resident, and does not abuse alcohol or drugs. The licensee shall consult s. DCF 12.06 for guidance in determining whether a civil action, criminal conviction, or administrative rule violation is substantially related to the care of a resident. (5) A copy of the prospective staff member’s driver’s license and driving record and a written determination that s. DCF 57.10 (6) (a) is not applicable if the position may require driving a motor vehicle to transport a resident. (6) The prospective staff member has not had a license for the care of children or vulnerable adults suspended, revoked, or not renewed for a substantive reason within the last 5 years.