A companion home provider must:

1. (1) Be able to read, understand, and provide the services outlined in the client's person-centered service plan;
2. (2) Participate in the development of the person-centered service plan;
3. (3) Communicate with the client in the client's preferred language;
4. (4) Accommodate the client's preferences;
5. (5) Know the community resources, such as medical facilities, emergency resources, and recreational opportunities;
6. (6) Enable the client to keep in touch with family and friends in a way preferred by the client;
7. (7) Use instruction techniques appropriate for the client's learning style;
8. (8) Protect the client's financial interests;
9. (9) Follow mandatory reporting requirements under chapter 74.34 RCW;
10. (10) Know how and when to contact the client's legal representative;
11. (11) Know how and when to contact the client's case manager;
12. (12) Meet training requirements under chapter 388-829 WAC;
13. (13) Maintain all necessary license and certification requirements under this chapter;
14. (14) Comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and contract requirements;
15. (15) Complete nurse delegation training if the client needs medication administration or delegated nursing tasks; and

16. (16) Have the ability to electronically:

    1. (a) Submit reimbursement claims;
    2. (b) Complete and submit mandatory forms;
    3. (c) Complete mandatory trainings; and
    4. (d) Receive and respond to communications from DSHS within prescribed time frames.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 71A.12.040, 71A.12.110, and 71A.12.120. WSR 25-11-093, s 388-829C-080, filed 5/21/25, effective 7/1/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 71A.10.020 and 71A.12.040. WSR 18-22-106, § 388-829C-080, filed 11/6/18, effective 12/7/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.30 [ 71A.12.030] and Title 71A RCW. WSR 07-16-102, § 388-829C-080, filed 7/31/07, effective 9/1/07.]