Thank you for your interest in ShiftMed. Here is a Checklist of requirements for CNAs that are interested in working through ShiftMed in Connecticut.
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
You can upload multiple Professional Licenses and any Specialties, if applicable.
If you have an out of state CNA license, click here to apply for reciprocity to work in the state of Connecticut without taking a new examination.
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
Arbitration Agreement
Required Credentials
Documents that must be uploaded into the ShiftMed App before you can start claiming shifts:
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.
Background Check: Complete Checkr Consent Form to start a Criminal Background Check.
Complete directly within the app using the tab to sign feature. Additional Consent Forms include:
Connecticut Consent and Disclosure Form
Connecticut Fingerprinting Authorization Form
1-step PPD, 2-step PPD or TB Blood Test: Some partner facilities may require this credential.
PPD typically good for 1 year
Chest xray typically good for 5 years, but some facilities may require yearly.
CPR: Some partner facilities may require CPR. Depending on your role and the shift you are working, a specific certification may be needed.
Be sure to confirm Facility Specific Credentials.
Annual Physical Exam: Some partner facilities may require this credential.
COVID-19 Vaccine: Some partner facilities may require this credential.
MMR: Some partner facilities may require this immunization.
2 doses vaccination series or titer
Flu Shot: Some of our partner facilities in the area do require a flu shot during flu season.
Varicella: Some partner facilities may require this immunization.
2 doses vaccination series or titer
Resume: Can be uploaded or completed directly in the app using our Resume Builder.
References: Enter their mobile number into the app.
Drug Screening: Some partner facilities may require this credential.
Items that ShiftMed will Verify
Active CNA Connecticut 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.
Connecticut 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: ☐ Connecticut CNA Professional License ☐ Proof of Identification (State ID, DL, Passport, etc.) ☐ SSN ☐ Form I9
Consent Forms: ☐ TB Baseline Risk Agreement Form ☐ Training Manual ☐ Company Handbook ☐ Arbitration Agreement | Credentials: ☐ TB Test (PPD, Blood Test or Chest X-Ray) ☐ Resume ☐ MMR ☐ Flu Shot | Background & Registry Checks: ☐ Criminal Background Check through Checkr ☐ Clear record on the Office of Inspector General (OIG) Exclusion Check
Consent Forms: ☐ Checkr Consent Form ☐ Connecticut Fingerprinting Authorization Form ☐ Connecticut Consent and Disclosure Form |
Questions?
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