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CA - California CNA Credentialing Requirements

What credentials do I need to work as a CNA in California?

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Written by Erica Rodriguez
Updated over 2 weeks ago

Required Documents

First documents you will need to upload prior to completing your profile and uploading state specific requirements.

When signing up to work with ShiftMed in the app you will then be prompted to enter your:

  • Proof of Identification (DL, Photo ID, Passport, etc.)

  • Social Security Number

  • Professional License: (6+ months of experience)

    • You can upload multiple Professional Licenses and any Specialties, if applicable.

Please Note: You must be professionally licensed to practice in this State.


Required Forms

Forms that must be signed in the ShiftMed App before you can start uploading credentials:

  • Training Manual: Complete directly within the app using the tap to sign feature.

  • Company Handbook: Complete directly within the app using the tap to sign feature.

  • TB Baseline Risk Agreement Form

  • CA Meal Period Policy and Rest Break Policy: Complete directly within the app using the tap to sign feature.

  • Arbitration Agreement


Required Credentials

Documents that must be uploaded into the ShiftMed App before you can start claiming shifts:

  • Resume: Can be uploaded or completed directly in the app using our Resume Builder.


Unlock Credentials

Please note that specific facility credentials could be asked of you when attempting to claim a shift. These are NOT required for you to be hired by ShiftMed. These are special requirements that some of our partner facilities require. For more information on Facility Specific Credentials, CLICK HERE.

  • Annual Physical Exam: Completed within the last year.

  • 1-step PPD, 2-step PPD or TB Blood Test (completed within the last year) or Chest X-Ray (completed within the last 5 years)

  • CA Sexual Harassment Training: To work with California facilities, you must complete the mandatory sexual harassment training certification

  • Background Check: Complete Checkr Consent Form to start a Criminal Background Check. Background Check authorization will prompt once individuals attempt to claim a shift at a facility within the ShiftMed app.

    • Complete directly within the app using the tab to sign feature once you have uploaded your Annual Physical, TB Test, and ID.

  • COVID-19 Vaccine: All HCPs must have either a COVID-19 Vaccination (1-2 doses or booster) or must complete a Medical or Religious Exemption form in the app

  • MMR: Some ShiftMed facility partners require healthcare professionals to show proof of MMR vaccination or a titer test.

  • Flu Shot: Some of our partner facilities in the area do require a flu shot during flu season.

  • Varicella: Some ShiftMed facility partners require healthcare professionals to show proof of completing the Varicella vaccination or a positive titer test.

  • Specialties: Some of our partner facilities frequently seek clinical support from healthcare professionals with specialized skills. If you're certified in a specialty area of practice, you want this credential on file with us.

  • Hepatitis B Vaccine: Some ShiftMed facility partners require healthcare professionals to show proof of completing the hepatitis B vaccination series or a titer test.

  • TDAP Vaccine: Some ShiftMed facility partners require healthcare professionals to show proof of receiving the Tdap vaccination or completing a titer test.

  • Crisis Prevention Training (CPI): Some ShiftMed facility partners require CPI Training certification.

  • LA Fire Card: Fire Life Safety certificate may be required by some of our partner facilities.

  • IV Therapy Certificate: Some ShiftMed facility partners in California and Florida require healthcare professionals to show proof of IV Therapy Certification.


Items that ShiftMed will Verify

  • Active California CNA Professional License

  • Clear record on the Office of Inspector General (OIG) Exclusion Check

  • Clear record on the System for Award Management (SAM) Exclusion Check


Upload your credentials in the ShiftMed app.


California CNA State Credentialing Checklist

Completed in the ShiftMed App

Completed in the ShiftMed App

ShiftMed Credentialing Team will complete internally

(Not visible in app)

ShiftMed Required Credentials

Unlock Credentials

(May be required at specific facilities)

ShiftMed Required Checks

Credentials:

☐ California CNA Professional License

☐ Proof of Identification (State ID, DL, Passport, etc.)

☐ SSN

Resume

Consent Forms:

☐ TB Baseline Risk Agreement Form

☐ Training Manual

☐ Company Handbook

CheckR Consent Form

☐ CA Meal Period Policy Acknowledgement

☐ Arbitration Agreement

Credentials:

TB Test (PPD, Blood Test or Chest X-Ray)

MMR

Background & Registry Checks:

CA Sexual Harassment Training
☐ Office of Inspector General (OIG) Check

☐ System for Award Management (SAM) Exclusion Check


Questions?

If you have any questions, reach out to us in chat by going into the ShiftMed App > Menu > Help Center > Chat & Help Articles> Ask a Question!

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