AN ACT REQUIRING TRAINING FOR HOMEMAKER-COMPANION AGENCY EMPLOYEES.
SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
Summary
The act requires every homemaker‑companion agency to give new hires a minimum of ten paid hours of training within 90 days of employment and to provide at least ten paid hours of continuing education each year. Training must cover CPR, first aid, communication, safe‑environment practices, abuse reporting, client condition monitoring, medical vs. non‑medical care, and dementia care. Agencies must keep records, submit attestations to the Department of Consumer Protection, and follow a state‑approved curriculum.
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