Massachusetts CNA Credentialing Requirements

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

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Written by Lara Freiberger
Updated over a week ago

Thank you for your interest in ShiftMed. Here is a Checklist of requirements for CNAs that are interested in working through ShiftMed in Massachusetts.

Please NOTE that you must have a Professional License through the state of Massachusetts.

Required Credentials:

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

  • Physical (completed within the last year)

  • ID

  • I-9

  • Get 2 References - please enter their mobile number into the app

  • 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


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

  • 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) **You will have more facility options if you have a 2-step PPD vs a 1-step PPD.

  • Hepatitis B Vaccine

  • Tdap Vaccine


Forms To Complete:

  • Complete Massachusetts Background Check Authorization - complete directly within the app using the tab to sign feature


Items that ShiftMed will Verify:

  • Completed Criminal Background Check

  • Active Professional Massachusetts CNA License

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


Upload your credentials in the ShiftMed app.

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