TITLE: Important Time Frames
REVISED: January 1, 2026

BEFORE OFFER LETTER

• WA State Criminal Background Check Results Received from BCU

UPON HIRE

• Food Handler cards for all dietary staff
• Hire package completed, with the required I-9 identifications
• Professional licensure/certification Verification
• Signed Job Descriptions

14 DAYS AFTER HIRE

• Completed departmental orientation checklists

30 DAYS AFTER HIRE

• Food Handler Cards for Nursing Aides
• Returned of health insurance paperwork to front office
• Hepatitis B shot series started, if requested
• TB testing completed
• Valid CPR and/First Aid Card obtained

60 DAYS AFTER HIRE

• Health insurance benefits start on the 1st of the month following a full-time employee’s 60 days of employment
• Nursing Aide FBI fingerprint background check results received

90 DAYS AFTER HIRE

• Eligible for all benefits listed in the employee handbook
• End of employee’s Introductory Period

120 DAYS AFTER HIRE:

• Completion of the Nursing Assistant’s Specialty Training courses
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200 DAYS AFTER HIRE

• Validation of Nursing Assistant Certification or Home Health Aide Certification

ANNUALLY ON BIRTHDAY

• Nursing Aides and Home Health Aides 12 CEUs