Staff Training & Competency Records for Adult Family Homes
Caregivers are the heart of an Adult Family Home, and documenting their orientation, training, and ongoing competency is a routine part of running one. Good records show that staff were prepared for the work they do.
This article is general and educational — not legal or regulatory advice. Specific training topics, hours, and timelines are set by DSHS and the WAC; confirm what applies to your home and staff.
What these records commonly include
- New-employee orientation checklist completed at hire
- Training logs listing topics, dates, and who delivered them
- Competency verification for specific skills or tasks
- Continuing-education tracking with running totals
- Credential expiration tracking (CPR, food handling, etc.)
Keep it current and consistent
Training records are most useful when each entry is dated and completed close to when the training happened. A simple, consistent format across all staff makes it easy to see at a glance who is up to date.
Tie training to your policies
When your training topics line up with your policy and procedure manual, it’s easier to show that staff were trained on the way your home actually operates — not just generic material.