Code of Maine Rules
14 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
197 - OFFICE OF AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES
Chapter 11 - CONSUMER-DIRECTED PERSONAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES
Section 197-11-07 - PROFESSIONAL AND OTHER QUALIFIED STAFF

(A) Registered Professional Nurse

A registered professional nurse employed directly or through a contractual relationship or acting as an individual practitioner may provide services by virtue of possession of a current license to practice their health care discipline in the State in which the services are performed.

(B) Occupational Therapist

An occupational therapist must be licensed to practice occupational therapy by the Maine Board of Occupational Therapy Practice, as documented by written evidence from such Board.

(C) Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) An Occupational Therapy Assistant who is licensed to practice occupational therapy in the State of Maine, under the documented (co-signed) supervision of a licensed occupational therapist.

(D) Personal Assistants

Assistants must be at least 16 years old and have the ability to assist with activities of daily living as defined in Section 11.02. consumer's are responsible for complying with all state and federal child labor laws relating to Assistants under 18 years old. The Department will not reimburse for the services of an assistant individual who has a record of a conviction or complaint as set forth in Section 11.05(D) of these rules.

After the completion of the consumer's skills training, the consumer trains the assistant on the job. Within a twenty-one (21) day probation period, the consumer will determine the competency of the assistant on the job. At a minimum, based upon the Personal Assistant's job performance, the consumer will certify competence in the following areas:

Satisfactory performance will result in the consumer completing a PA competency form. This statement is signed by the consumer, submitted to the AA, and a copy is kept in the consumer's record.