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APNA
STANDARDS OF PRACTICE AND CODE OF ETHICS CODE
OF ETHICS
APNA MEMBERS:
- Maintain high standards of professional conduct and integrity.
- Offer assistance and accurate information so that families and caregivers can make informed choices about entering into mutually beneficial in-home childcare arrangements.
- Respect confidential relationships with families and caregivers.
- Resolve conflicts and disputes promptly and fairly.
- Provide friendly, courteous service.
- Continually maintain and improve professional knowledge, skills and competence.
- Obey all laws and regulations applicable to in-home childcare referral and placement.
- Respect the contribution of colleagues and associates in the field of in-home childcare.
STANDARDS OF PRACTICE
APNA MEMBERS:
- Interview each Client to determine their childcare requirements.
- Interview potential job candidates face-to-face or, when not possible or practical, disclose the agency’s method of interviewing to families/clients.
- Protect any confidential information received from candidates and families.
- Provide employment application and client application if applicable.
APNA members provide Clients with:
- Candidate references in the field of childcare, other employment, and/or personal references.
- Candidates who are US citizens or who are legally authorized to work in the United States.
- An opportunity to obtain a security investigation on candidates, which includes:
1.
Check of criminal records in localities in which the candidate
has resided for a specific number of years.
2.
Motor vehicle check in localities in which the candidate has
resided for a specific number of years.
- A written agreement between the agency and the Client, which defines agency services and specifies the agency’s fee and refund and/or replacement policy.
- An agreement which defines the working conditions to be negotiated between the candidate and the employer.
- Information regarding local, state, and federal requirements for employers of in-home caregivers, or referral to an appropriate source for such information.
APNA members provide Candidates with:
- Truthful and accurate information about available in-home employment opportunities, including a description of job duties and working conditions, hours, salary, and benefits.
- An agreement which defines the working conditions to be negotiated between the candidate and the employer.
- A written explanation regarding application fees and/or agency services applicable to the candidate; such information will be provided during the interview process and prior to placement or referral for employment.
APNA members are dedicated to:
- Abiding by all applicable local, state, and federal laws.
- Respecting the proprietary materials and job placements of other agency.
- Promoting professionalism in the In-Home Childcare Placement and Referral industry.
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