Employer Instructions for Use — ODH Form 805
Uniform Employment Application for Nurse Aide Staff
Purpose
This form is to be used by employers as the only employment application for hiring nurse aide staff in nursing and specialized nursing facilities, residential care homes, assisted living centers, continuum of care facilities, hospice programs, adult day care centers and home care agencies as mandated by Title 63 O.S. § 1-1950.4, Uniform Employment Application for Nurse Aide Staff- Purpose - Training. The content of this form shall not be altered.
Employer Instructions
Provide this form to all applicants seeking employment as a nurse aide. The form may be duplicated as needed.
Instruct the applicant to complete each section of this form.
- Personal Information
- Employment Desired
- U.S. Military Record
- Prior Work History
- Educational Background
- Certification
- References
- Background Information
- Applicant's Certification and Agreement
- Previous CNA Training: If the applicant will require nurse aide training, instruct to complete section 10 on page 4.
- NOTE: If the facility has an approved nurse aide temporary emergency waiver, the applicant must be trained and certified within four (4) months of hire date.
- Category: List any CNA training received in the past by type of training: Long Term Care Aide (LTCA), Home Health Aide (HHA), Adult Day Care Aide (ADCA), Residential Care Aide (RCA) and Developmentally Disabled Direct Care Aide (DDDCA).
- Program Name: List the title of the training program where the training was received.
- Training Days: List the number of days of training completed for each category.
- Important Information for the Job Applicant Instruct applicant to read and initial in the gray 'NOTICE' box on page 5, then sign and date certifying the application is true and complete.
- Criminal Arrest Check Instruct the applicant to read and complete the 'Criminal Arrest Check List' section on page 5. Obtain the applicant's signature and date in the designated spaces.
Effective November 1, 2012, and in accordance with public law, Title 63 of the Oklahoma Statutes, Section 1-1950.1(C) states: Oklahoma State :
§63-1-1950.1. Definitions - Criminal arrest check on certain persons offered employment -Exemptions.
C. 1. If the results of a criminal history background check reveal that the subject person has been convicted of, pled guilty or no contest to, or received a deferred sentence for, a felony or misdemeanor offense for any of the following offenses in any state or federal jurisdiction, the employer shall not hire or contract with the person:
- abuse, neglect or financial exploitation of any person entrusted to the care or possession of such person
- rape, incest or sodomy
- child abuse
- murder or attempted murder
- manslaughter
- kidnapping
- aggravated assault and battery
- assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, or
- arson in the first degree.
2. If less than seven (7) years have elapsed since the completion of sentence, and the results of a criminal history check reveal that the subject person has been convicted of, or pled guilty or no contest to, a felony or misdemeanor offense for any of the following offenses. in any state or federal jurisdiction, the employer shall not hire or contract with the person:
- assault
- battery
- indecent exposure and indecent exhibition, except where such offense disqualifies the applicant as a registered sex offender
- pandering
- burglary in the first or second degree
- robbery in the first or second degree
- robbery or attempted robbery with a dangerous weapon, or imitation firearm
- arson in the second degree
- unlawful manufacture, distribution, prescription, or dispensing of a Schedule I through V dnig as defined by the Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Act
- grand larceny, or
- petit larceny or shoplifting
Information regarding ADA requirements
The employer will note there is no information requested on the ODH Form 805, Uniform Employment Application for Nurse Aide Staff, pertaining to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). However, it should be noted that any qualified applicant with a disability may request reasonable accommodation(s) to complete the application/interview process. The specific nature of the accommodation and the reason for the request must be indicated at the time the application is requested. All other ADA requirements related to the hiring process must be met according to the employer's procedure and be in compliance with the ADA.
Pursuant to 63 O.S. 1-1950. 1(A)(5), "Completion of the sentence" means the last day of the entire term of the incarceration imposed by the sentence including any tearm that is deferred, suspended, suspended or subject to parole.
Uniform Employment Application for Nurse Aide Staff
Effective November 1, 2012
This application form is required by Title 63 O.S. § 1-1950.4 of state law and by the Oklahoma State Board of Health Rules OAC 310-2-15-3. This uniform application shall be used as the only application for employment of nurse aides in nursing and specialized nursing facilities, residential care homes, assisted living centers, continuuin of care facilities, hospice programs, adult day care centers and home care agencies.
This employer does not discriminate in its hiring decisions or in any other employment decision on the basis of race, color. sex. religion, citizenship, national origin, veteran status, age or upon a physical or mental disability which is unrelated to the applicant's/employee's ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
ATTENTION NURSE AIDES: RETURN YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION TO EMPLOYER.
For purposes of Criminal History Records Search
4. Prior Work History
List your last four (4) jobs beginning with your most recent or current employer.
Employer's Address:
Employer's Address:
Employer's Address:
5. Educational Background List all educational schools attended with degrees, diplomas or certificates received.
6. Certification If you hold a current certification as a nurse aide (CNA), check the appropriate certification(s) below:
8. Background Information If you answer YES to any of the questions below, explain in the space after the question. The explanation for a YES answer should include, but not be limited to:
- State and/or jurisdiction.
- Nature of complaint/offense.
- Disposition of complaint and/or offense (e.g., "dismissed insufficient evidence", "deferred sentence").
- Date of disposition.
- Attach copy of any correspondence received by you, the applicant, regarding the complaint/offense.
a. YesNo Have you ever: I ) participated in a first offender program; 2) deferred adjudication or other
program or arrangement where adjudication has been withheld; 3) pled guilty or no contest; 4) been convicted; 5) received a deferred sentence; and/or 6) been sentenced for any criminal offense in any state or US jurisdiction regardless of whether this matter has been expunged or otherwise removed?
b. YesNo Have you ever been found in violation of any state, US jurisdiction, or federal law regulating the
practice of a health care profession?
c. YesNo Are any disciplinary actions or allegations, pending or substantiated, against you or your CNA
certification or health care professional license in any state or U.S. jurisdiction?
c. YesNo Have you had any certificate, license, registration or other privilege to practice a health care
profession denied, revoked, suspended, restricted, reprimanded, censured or placed on probation by a state or US jurisdiction, federal or foreign authority or have you ever surrendered such credential to avoid, or in connection with, action by such authority?
9. Applicant's Certification and Agreement
Please Read Carefully - If you answer 'No' to any of the questions below, explain in the space after the question.
a. YesNo I understand the employer has the right to proceed with any criminal background check.
b. YesNo I understand as a part of the job selection process, I may be required to take a drug-screening test at the time of employment and if requested in accordance with the state and federal law at anytime during my employment. A test result that has been confirmed as positive will eliminate me from employment. If 1 refuse to sign this form and submit to drug testing, the employer will reject my application.
c. YesNo I understand I may be required to have a physical examination and I hereby consent to take a
physical examination and any future physical examinations as required by the employer.
d. YesNo I understand if I am hired I will be required to produce proof that I have a legal right to work in the
U.S.A. in accordance with the IRCA of 1986.
e. YesNo I understand this form is not an employment contract.
10. Previous CNA Training Complete this section only if you will require training.
Please complete the following if you have had CNA Training in the past for any of these categories: LTC, HH, ADC, RC, or DDDC.
11. Important Information for the Job Applicant
It is unlawful for any person to provide false information regarding a criminal conviction on this uniform employment application for nurse aides. Providing false information regarding a criminal conviction is a misdemeanor under Title 63 of the Oklahoma Statutes, Section 1-1950.4a. Providing false information about a criminal conviction on this application is punishable by a fine not to exceed Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), by imprisonment in the county jail for a term of not more than one (1) year, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
* * * NOTICE * * *
I UNDERSTAND PROVIDING FALSE OR MISLEADING INFORMATION TO A TRAINING PROGRAM, A FACILITY, OR THE DEPARTMENT IS GROUNDS FOR DENIAL, SUSPENSION, WITHDRAWAL, AND/OR NONRENEWAL OF CERTIFICATION. I ALSO UNDERSTAND PROVIDING FALSE INFORMATION OR OMISSION OF FACTS MAY DISQUALIFY ME FROM EMPLOYMENT AND MAY CAUSE TERMINATION IF DISCOVERED AT A LATER DATE.
INITIAL HERE
I certify I have read and completed this application and that the information I have provided on this application is true and complete.
12. Criminal Arrest Check List
Effective November 1, 2012, and in accordance with public law, Title 63 of the Oklahoma Statutes, Section 1-1950.1, employment at this employer shall not be considered if the below signed individual has been convicted of pled guilty or no contest to, or received a deferred sentence for, a felony or misdemeanor offense for any of the following offenses in any state or federal jurisdiction, as stated by Oklahoma Statute, Section 1-1950.1(C)(1) of Title 63:
- abuse, neglect or financial exploitation of any person entrusted to the care or possession of such person,
- rape, incest or sodomy,
- child abuse,
- murder or attempted murder,
- manslaughter,
- kidnapping,
- aggravated assault and battery,
- assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, or
- arson in the first degree.
Effective November I, 2012, and in accordance with public law, Title 63 of the Oklahoma Statutes, Section 1-1950.1, employment at this employer shall not be considered for the below signed individual if less than seven (7) years have elapsed since the completion of sentence, and the results of a criminal history check reveal that the subject person has been convicted of or pled guilty or no contest to, a felony or misdemeanor offense for any of the following offenses, in any state or federal jurisdiction, as stated by Oklahoma Statute, Section 1-1950.1(C)(2) of Title 63:
- assault,
- battery,
- indecent exposure and indecent exhibition, except where such offense disqualifies the applicant as a registered sex offender,
- pandering,
- burglary in the first or second degree,
- robbery in the first or second degree,
- robbery or attempted robbery with a dangerous weapon, or imitation firearm,
- arson in the second degree,
- unlawful manufacture, distribution, prescription, or dispensing of a Schedule I through V drug as defined by the Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Act,
- grand larceny, or
- petit larceny or shoplifting.
Pursuant to 63 O.S. § 1-1950.1(A)(5), "Completion of the sentence" means the last day of the entire term of the incarceration imposed by the sentence including any term that is deferred, suspended or subject to parole.
It is further understood that if I am hired, it will be as a temporary employee until the employer receives my criminal background check. If I have no criminal record in accordance with state law, I may be considered for employment, subject to training requirements and other requirements of the job for which I am applying with this employer.
Pursuant to 63 O.S. § 1-1950.1(A)(5), "Completion of the sentence" means the last day of the entire term of the incarceration imposed by the sentence including any term that is deferred, suspended or subject to parole.
It is further understood that if I am hired, it will be as a temporary employee until the employer receives my criminal background check. If I have no criminal record in accordance with state law, I may be considered for employment, subject to training requirements and other requirements of the job for which I am applying with this employer.