{"data":{"id":"us-la/rs-40-2179.1","jurisdiction":"us-la","citation":"RS 40:2179.1","heading":"Definition of direct service worker","body":"A. A direct service worker is an unlicensed person who provides personal care or other services and support to persons with disabilities or to the elderly to enhance their well-being and which involves face-to-face direct contact with the person. Functions performed may include, but are not limited to, assistance and training in activities of daily living, personal care services, and job-related supports.\nB. A parent, stepparent, grandparent, brother, sister, aunt, or uncle of a recipient shall meet the criteria established by rule regarding serving as a paid direct support worker unless a waiver is issued by the secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health.","path":["TITLE 40. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY"],"source_url":"https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=321331","current_through":"2025 First Extraordinary Session","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T05:01:22Z","sha256":"e883ab25d63ee12def3ac4ec1165f31f97af9f4bde1a1f5f028def00034a0102","source_id":"us-la","stale":false,"prev":"us-la/rs-40-2179","next":"us-la/rs-40-2179.2"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}