ARF ARF Staff Qualifications

Question 1

What criminal background check is required for all ARF staff who have contact with residents?

Accepted Answer

A California Department of Justice (DOJ) and FBI fingerprint clearance

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

First Aid and CPR certification

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Completion of an ARF administrator certification program approved by DSS

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Before or on the first day of work with residents

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

A prior conviction for elder abuse

Answer

A conviction for elder abuse is an absolute bar to working in an ARF due to direct relevance to resident welfare.

ARF - Adult Residential Facility Practice Test