PAP.22.4.060 Orientation

(a) All staff members are given an orientation session during their first week at the center. During this session, all the center policies and licensing rules are discussed, and each staff member is informed of the confidentiality policy and signs a written agreement. A list of mandatory trainings shall be distributed to both new and returning staff.

(b) New staff members are informed of their job responsibilities as they relate to their job responsibilities as they relate to their job descriptions.

(c) Staff is introduced to the daily schedule of activities in the room where they will work and the procedures for attendance and child location.

(d) New staff also receive training in Child Guidance techniques and best practice teaching strategies. Returning staff receive annual training in all policies and procedures. All staff receive a copy of the Genawendaawasong Policies and Procedures and the DCF 251 Binder.

(e) Genawendaawasong shall provide orientation within five (5) days of hire. Abusive Head Trauma Training, SIDS Training, CPR, healthy exam, and TB Test shall be completed prior to an employee's start date. Each employee shall also complete the most current DCF Orientation form.

(f) Please note that an employee can be hired before their start date allowing time for qualifying training.