22VAC40-61-100: General qualifications

All staff members shall:

1. Be of good character and reputation;

2. Be competent, qualified, and capable of carrying out assigned responsibilities;

3. Be considerate, understanding, and respectful of the rights, dignity, and sensitivities of persons who are aged or infirm or who have disabilities;

4. Be clean and well groomed;

5. Be able to speak, read, understand, and write in English as necessary to carry out their job responsibilities;

6. Be able to understand and apply the standards in this chapter as they relate to their respective responsibilities; and

7. Meet the requirements specified in the Regulation for Background Checks for Assisted Living Facilities and Adult Day Centers (22VAC40-90).