Companion and Sitter Training and Competency
Sets out the minimum requirements for companions and sitters: the ability to read, write, follow instructions and complete reports, and training or demonstrated competency in the seven areas Georgia rules list, and how the Agency trains, checks and records them before a companion or sitter works with clients.
About this policy
- Policy number
- GA-HC-TRN-02
- Version
- 1.0
- Main rule
- Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 111-8-65-.09(5)(d)
- Library
- Georgia home care · 49 policies
- Category
- Human resources
- Sections
- 16
In short
- Companions and sitters must be able to read, write, follow instructions and complete reports.
- Before your first client, you complete training or show competency in seven areas, including emergencies and infection control.
- You show hand hygiene, gloves and what to do in an emergency in person.
- You may not give hands-on personal care unless you are qualified as a PCA.
- Your work is checked at least once a year, and you complete annual training.
What's inside
16 sections. The full text comes with the One-time Policy Pack.
- Terms of Reference
- 1. Purpose
- 2. Scope
- 3. Definitions
- 4. Policy Statement (Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 111-8-65-.09(5)(d))
- 5. Reading, Writing and Reporting
- 6. Required Areas
- 7. Training or Demonstrated Competency
- 8. Ongoing Competency
- 9. Responsibilities
- 10. Records and Compliance Monitoring
- 11. Staff Training
- 12. References
- 13. Related Policies and Forms
- 14. Approval
- 15. Revision History
An inspector may ask
- How do you check that a companion can read and write and complete written reports?
- Show me this sitter's training or competency record in each required area.
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