Arizona CNA/LNA and Certified Caregivers Credentialing Requirements

What credentials do I need to work as a CNA, LNA or Certified Caregiver in Arizona?

Lara Freiberger avatar
Written by Lara Freiberger
Updated over a week ago

Thank you for your interest in ShiftMed. Here is a Checklist of requirements for CNAs, LNAs and Certified Caregiver that are interested in working through ShiftMed in Arizona.

Required Credentials:

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

  • 2-step PPD, 1-step PPD or TB Blood Test (completed within the last year) or Chest X-Ray (completed within the last 5 years) **Disclaimer - a 1-step PPD is the minimum testing requirement, however specific facilities may have additional TB testing requirements at their discretion.

  • ID

  • I-9

  • Fingerprint Clearance Card Information - please enter your Fingerprint Clearance Card Number or your Fingerprint Clearance Card Application Number into the app.

  • Get 2 References - please enter mobile numbers for your references

  • COVID-19 Vaccine - All HCPs must have either a COVID-19 Vaccination or must complete a Medical or Religious Exemption form in the app.

  • 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

  • Background Check - click here for more information


Additional Credentials:

Please note that these are NOT required for you to be hired by ShiftMed. These are special requirements that some of our partner facilities require:

  • COVID-19 Test - upload your most current negative COVID-19 test result (Please note that partner facilities with the clipboard symbol in-front of their name in the app - may have COVID-19 testing at their facility)

  • Health Insurance Card - to have on file for the COVID-19 Vaccine

  • Flu Shot - there are a few partner facilities in the area that require a flu shot during flu season before claiming a shift

  • For Certified Caregivers interested in picking up shifts at any Memory Care Facility - Food Handler Card

  • Physical (completed within the last year)


Items that ShiftMed will Verify:

  • Verify the Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card

  • Active Professional Arizona CNA or LNA License, Active Certified Caregiver Certification

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


Upload your credentials in the ShiftMed app.

If you have any questions, reach out to us in chat by going into the ShiftMed App > Menu > Help Center > Help Articles & Chat > Messages > Send Us A Message!

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