OAR 414-320-0350: Duties and Qualifications of Aides

(1) An aide I must: (a) Be at least 14 years old; (b) Meet the initial training requirements (also see 414-320-0370, Orientation and Initial Training); (c) If under 18 years of age, be within sight AND sound of a staff person who meets the qualifications of a teacher or aide II, as specified in 414-320-0350(3)(a), at all times with children. If under 18 years old, an aide I may never be left alone with a child or group of children; (d) If 18 years of age or older, be within sight OR sound of a staff member who meets the qualifications of a teacher or aide II, as specified in 414-320-0350(3)(a), at all times while with children, except when: (A) Accompanying a child or a group of children to the bathroom; (B) Providing minor medical attention to a child; or (C) A child is ill and has been separated from the other children until the child leaves the ONB program. (2) An aide II must: (a) Be at least 18 years of age; (b) Meet initial (see OAR 414-320-0370, Orientation and Initial Training) and annual training requirements (see OAR 414-320-0380); and (c) Have at least 240 documented hours of experience as an aide I or aide II, of which at least 80 hours must be at the certified ONB program where the individual is currently employed. (3) An aide II may not be alone with a group of children except when: (a) Supervising a group of children and aide I to cover for staff breaks, provided staff-to-child ratios are maintained, and there is another staff who is teacher or director qualified present on the ONB program premises; (b) Times identified in 414-320-0350(2)(d)(A) through (C); or (c) Transporting children.