10A NCAC 06A .0306. TIME FRAMES FOR COMPLETING COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

The following time frames for completing competency requirements for each level of In‑Home Aide Services shall apply:

(1)           Level I.  Competency requirements consist of demonstration of knowledge and skills indicated for Level I tasks listed in Rule .0305 of this Section.  Competency requirements for Level I must be met within one year of employment as a Level I aide.

(2)           Level II.  Competency requirements consist of demonstration of knowledge and skills indicated for Level II tasks listed in Rule .0305 of this Section.  Competency requirements for Level II must be met within one year of employment as a Level II aide.

(3)           Level III.  This level is tracked for either Home Management or Personal Care and shall consist of the following competency requirements:

(a)           Home Management Track.  Competency requirements consist of demonstration of knowledge and skills indicated for Level III Home Management tasks listed in Rule .0305 of this Section.  Competency requirements for Level III Home Management must be met within one year of employment at this level.

(b)           Personal Care Track.  Competency requirements consist of demonstration of knowledge and skills indicated for Level III Personal Care tasks and registration as a Nurse Aide I with the NC Board of Nursing.  Level III Personal Care Tasks are listed in Rule .0305 of this Section.  Aides performing Level III Personal Care tasks must complete training or competency testing, or both within four months of employment at this level.

(4)           Level IV.  Competency requirements consist of demonstration of knowledge and skills indicated for Level IV tasks listed in Rule .0305 of this Section.  Competency requirements for Level IV must be met within one year of employment as a Level IV aide.

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 143B‑181.1(c); 143B‑181.9A;

Eff. December 1, 1991.