ALF Staffing and Human Resources 2

Question 1

An ALF administrator discovers a newly hired caregiver's background screening results have not yet returned. What is the most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Restrict the caregiver from unsupervised resident contact until screening clears

Answer

Allow full duties since the application showed no red flags

Answer

Terminate the caregiver immediately

Answer

Assign the caregiver to night shifts only

Question 2

Which document must an ALF maintain in each employee's personnel file to verify legal work authorization?

Accepted Answer

Form I-9

Answer

Form W-4

Answer

Form 1099

Answer

Form W-2

Question 3

A caregiver repeatedly arrives late despite verbal counseling. Under progressive discipline, what is typically the next step?

Accepted Answer

A written warning documented in the personnel file

Answer

Immediate termination

Answer

Reducing the employee's hourly wage

Answer

Reassigning the employee to another facility

Question 4

When calculating direct care staffing needs, which factor is most important for an ALF administrator to consider?

Accepted Answer

Resident acuity and total care hours required

Answer

The facility's marketing budget

Answer

The number of parking spaces available

Answer

Employee seniority rankings

Question 5

An employee reports a back injury from lifting a resident. Which action must the administrator take first?

Accepted Answer

Ensure the employee receives medical attention and document the incident

Answer

Ask the employee to finish the shift before reporting

Answer

Deduct the medical costs from the employee's paycheck

Answer

Wait for the workers' compensation carrier to call

Question 6

Which practice best reduces caregiver turnover in an assisted living facility?

Accepted Answer

Consistent scheduling, recognition, and career development opportunities

Answer

Eliminating orientation to speed up hiring

Answer

Paying all staff exactly minimum wage

Answer

Rotating staff randomly among all shifts

Question 7

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, a non-exempt ALF employee who works 46 hours in one week must be paid overtime at what rate for the extra hours?

Accepted Answer

One and one-half times the regular rate

Answer

Regular hourly rate

Answer

Double the regular rate

Answer

A flat weekly bonus