1. The provider shall: a. Be twenty-one years of age or older; b. Live continuously in the facility; c. Possess the physical health necessary to provide care; d. Be literate and capable of understanding instructions and communicating in the English language; e. Be free of communicable diseases; f. Be in good physical health, emotionally and functionally stable, and not abusing drugs or alcohol; g. Be a qualified service provider; and h. Successfully complete criminal background check requirements as specified in North Dakota Century Code sections 50-11-02.4, 50-11-06.8, and 50-11-06.9.

2. In addition to the requirements of subsection 1, the provider shall also: a. Provide evidence of competence in:

(1) The generally accepted procedure for infection control and proper handwashing methods; (2) The generally accepted procedure for handling and disposing of body fluids; (3) The generally accepted procedure for tub, shower, and bed bathing techniques; (4) The generally accepted procedure for hair care techniques, bed and sink shampoo, and shaving; (5) The generally accepted procedure for oral hygiene techniques of brushing teeth and cleaning dentures; (6) The generally accepted procedure for caring for an incontinent resident; (7) The generally accepted procedure for feeding or assisting a resident with eating; (8) The generally accepted procedure for basic meal planning and preparation; (9) The generally accepted procedure for assisting a resident with the self-administration of medications; (10) The generally accepted procedures and techniques, which include dusting, vacuuming, sweeping, floor care, garbage removal, changing linens, and other similar tasks, for maintaining a kitchen, bathroom, and other rooms used by residents in a clean and safe condition; (11) The generally accepted procedures in laundry techniques, which include mending, washing, drying, folding, putting away, ironing, and related work; (12) The generally accepted procedure for assisting a resident with bill paying and balancing a check book; (13) The generally accepted procedure for dressing and undressing a resident; (14) The generally accepted procedure for assisting with toileting; (15) The generally accepted procedure for routine eye care; (16) The generally accepted procedure for proper care of fingernails; (17) The generally accepted procedure for caring for skin, including giving a back rub; (18) The generally accepted procedure for turning and positioning a resident in bed; (19) The generally accepted procedure for transfer using a belt, standard sit, bed to wheelchair; (20) The generally accepted procedure for assisting a resident with ambulation; and (21) The generally accepted procedure for making beds; or b. Meet developmental disability competency standards for homes in which the responsible service provider is licensed according to chapter 75-04-01 and services are provided according to chapter 75-04-07.

History: Effective May 1, 1992; amended effective May 1, 1995; April 1, 1999; September 1, 2004; October 1, 2012.