ARF ARF Staff Qualifications 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What criminal background check is required for all ARF staff who have contact with residents?
- A California Department of Justice (DOJ) and FBI fingerprint clearance (Correct answer)
- A local county sheriff background check only
- A self-disclosure form signed by the applicant
- No background check is required for part-time staff
Correct answer: A California Department of Justice (DOJ) and FBI fingerprint clearance
All ARF staff with resident contact must obtain DOJ and FBI fingerprint clearance before working with residents.
Question 2: Which certification must ARF direct care staff maintain in current status?
- First Aid and CPR certification (Correct answer)
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license
- Medication Technician certification
- Adult Protective Services registration
Correct answer: First Aid and CPR certification
ARF direct care staff are required to hold current First Aid and CPR certification.
Question 3: What is the minimum required training for a new ARF administrator?
- Completion of an ARF administrator certification program approved by DSS (Correct answer)
- A bachelor's degree in social work or psychology
- Two years of licensed nursing home experience
- A 40-hour orientation led by the facility owner
Correct answer: Completion of an ARF administrator certification program approved by DSS
New ARF administrators must complete a DSS-approved administrator certification training program.
Question 4: How soon must newly hired ARF direct care staff begin required orientation training?
- Before or on the first day of work with residents (Correct answer)
- Within 30 days of hire
- Within 90 days if supervised by a senior staff member
- At the next scheduled group training session
Correct answer: Before or on the first day of work with residents
ARF staff must receive required orientation training before or on their first day of direct contact with residents.
Question 5: Which of the following disqualifies a person from working as ARF staff?
- A prior conviction for elder abuse (Correct answer)
- A misdemeanor traffic violation from 10 years ago
- A bankruptcy filing in the past 5 years
- Diagnosis of a controlled chronic illness
Correct answer: A prior conviction for elder abuse
A conviction for elder abuse is an absolute bar to working in an ARF due to direct relevance to resident welfare.
Question 6: Who is responsible for ensuring all ARF staff maintain required training and certifications?
- The facility administrator/licensee (Correct answer)
- Each individual staff member independently
- The county social services department
- The residents' primary care physicians
Correct answer: The facility administrator/licensee
The facility administrator or licensee bears responsibility for ensuring all staff hold required and current certifications.
ARF ARF Staff Qualifications 1
What criminal background check is required for all ARF staff who have contact with residents?