What are the requirements to become a caregiver under CDPAP?

The following is a list of the required documentation for your CDPAP caregiver (also known as a personal assistant) at our agency:

  • UNEXPIRED picture ID such as NYS ID, Driver’s License, Passport, Permanent Resident Card or Work Authorization Card. You might need a second form of identification. We only take original IDs; copies will not be accepted.
  • Social Security Card
  • Pre-employment Physical (Please see Form below) – No later than 6 months of application date
  • Rubella Lab Report – The results must show Immune or high (Lab Report). If results in the lab report are low, proof of 1 vaccine must have date of administration and name and license # of the person who administered the vaccine.
  • Rubeola (Measles) Lab Report – The results must show Immune or high (Lab Report). If results in the lab report are low, proof of 2 vaccines must have date of administration and name and license # of the person who administered the vaccines.
  • Two step TST (PPD) or IGRA QuantiFERON within previous 12 months and TB Risk Assessment. *For Positive PPD: You MUST have a CHEST X-RAY Report (NOT a Doctor’s note) which contains the Doctor’s signature and license #.
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People Not Allowed to be Caregivers

While you can choose most people to be your caregiver under CDPAP, there are some exceptions. The following is a list of people that are not allowed be caregivers under CDPAP:

  • Spouses are not allowed be each other’s caregiver
  • The Consumer’s Health Care Proxy may not be their caregiver
  • For Consumers that are under 21, their parent may not be their caregiver

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