Texas Administrative Code
Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 748 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS
Subchapter E - PERSONNEL
Division 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Section 748.505 - What minimum qualifications must all employees meet?

Universal Citation: 26 TX Admin Code ยง 748.505

Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024

(a) An employee's behavior or health status must not present a danger to children in care.

(b) Each employee must:

(1) Meet the requirements in Chapter 745, Subchapter F of this title (relating to Background Checks);

(2) Have a record of a tuberculosis screening showing the employee is free of contagious TB as provided in § 748.1583 of this chapter (relating to Who must have a tuberculosis (TB) examination);

(3) Be physically, mentally, and emotionally capable of performing assigned tasks and have the skills necessary to perform assigned tasks;

(4) Complete a notarized Affidavit for Applicants for Employment with a Licensed Operation or Registered Child-Care Home (Form 2985) before you hire the employee, as specified in Texas Human Resources Code § 42.059;

(5) Complete a Pre-Employment Affidavit for Applicants for Employment at Certain Child Care Operations (Form 2912) before you hire the employee, as specified in Texas Human Resources Code § 42.0563; and

(6) Have cleared a pre-employment screening assessment in which you determined the employee's suitability for the employee's position. The screening must have included:
(A) Verification of employment history as required by § 748.751 of this subchapter (relating to What are the requirements for obtaining and verifying an applicant's employment history?); and

(B) Reference checks, as required by § 748.753 of this subchapter (relating to What are the requirements for completing an applicant's reference checks?).

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