Caregiver Days 8 AM-5 PM Chelsea

FirstLight HomeCare of Lansing, MI; Howell (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Company parties

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Job summary

FirstLight Home Care of Brighton in Chelsea, Michigan, is seeking compassionate caregivers to help older adults stay safe and independent at home. This role focuses on companionship, personal care, and daily living support, with paid training and opportunities for advancement. We value reliability, patience, and clear communication.

No formal caregiving experience is required; training is provided. Access to daytime weekday work and some weekend shifts is available, with competitive pay and

Qualifications

• You are passionate about helping older adults.
• You are compassionate, patient, dependable and trustworthy.
• You enjoy building meaningful relationships with clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship, conversation, and encouragement.
• Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming and personal care.
• Prepare meals and help with daily routines.
• Do light housekeeping and laundry.
• Assist with mobility and safe transfers.
• Support clients living with dementia, Alzheimer's, or Parkinson's.
• Follow individualized care plans and communicate with the care team.
• Help clients remain comfortable, independent and engaged.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Patient

Trustworthy

Good communication

Job description

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule

FirstLight Home Care of Brighton

Location: Chelsea, Michigan

Pay: $16.00–$18.00 per hour

Schedule: Primarily 8:00 AM–5:00 PM weekdays, with 3-hour shifts on weekends

Make a Difference Every Day. Join the FirstLight Family!

Do you love helping others? Are you looking for a rewarding job where your kindness and compassion truly matter?

At FirstLight Home Care, we believe caregiving is more than a job. It is an opportunity to make someone's day brighter, build meaningful relationships, and help older adults remain safe and independent at home.

We are hiring compassionate, reliable caregivers in Chelsea, Michigan, who want to make a difference.

No professional caregiving experience? No problem! If you have cared for a parent, grandparent, or loved one, you may already have the heart of a great caregiver. We provide paid training to help you succeed!

Why You'll Love Working at FirstLight

We believe great caregivers deserve great support!

• Competitive Pay: $16–$18 per hour, based on qualifications and experience.
• Daytime Hours: Primarily 8 AM–5 PM weekdays, plus short weekend shifts.
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance: Available to eligible employees.
• Paid Training: Learn the skills you need to feel confident and successful.
• Specialized Training: Dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, personal care, and safe transfers.
• Employee Assistance Program: Resources through Sparrow, subject to eligibility.
• Paid Sick Time: In accordance with Michigan law and company policy.
• Career Growth: Opportunities to develop your skills and advance.
• Supportive Leadership: A local team that appreciates and values caregivers.
• Meaningful Work: Build personal connections through one-on-one care.

What You'll Do

As a FirstLight caregiver, you'll help older adults enjoy their best day, every day.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Providing companionship, conversation, and encouragement.
• Assisting with bathing, dressing, grooming, and personal care.
• Preparing meals and helping with daily routines.
• Performing light housekeeping and laundry.
• Assisting with walking, mobility, and safe transfers.
• Supporting clients living with dementia, Alzheimer's, or Parkinson's disease.
• Following individualized care plans and communicating with the care team.
• Helping clients remain comfortable, independent, and engaged.

Sometimes a smile, a kind word, or a helping hand can make all the difference.

Who We're Looking For

You may be a great fit if you:

• Have a genuine passion for helping older adults.
• Are compassionate, patient, dependable, and trustworthy.
• Enjoy building meaningful relationships.
• Are comfortable providing personal care.
• Have reliable transportation to clients' homes in Chelsea.
• Are available for daytime and scheduled weekend shifts.
• Are willing to learn and participate in training.
• Communicate professionally and work well with others.
• Can meet applicable background screening and employment requirements.

Experience is welcome, but not required!

We encourage family caregivers, CNAs, home health aides, personal care assistants, and anyone with a heart for helping others to apply.

Ready to Make Someone's Day Brighter?

At FirstLight Home Care, our mission is simple:

To help people have their best day, every day.

Your compassion matters. Your work matters. And YOU matter!

FirstLight Home Care – Where Compassion Meets Purpose.

FirstLight Home Care is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants.