Caregiver Training Assistant and Field Support Livingston County

FirstLight HomeCare of Lansing, MI; Howell (MI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Training & development

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Wellness resources

Job summary

FirstLight Home Care of Brighton is seeking a Lead Caregiver & Training Assistant to join our growing team. This role blends hands-on caregiving with caregiver training, client visits, and leadership development.

You’ll grow into more responsibility while helping clients live independently and training teammates to deliver excellent care. This full-time position offers career progression in a supportive local agency.

Qualifications

• At least one year of professional caregiving experience.
• CNA certification preferred.
• Enjoys training, mentoring, and helping others succeed.
• Dependable, organized, compassionate, and professional.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Valid Michigan driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Willing to travel throughout Livingston County.
• Willing to work evenings, overnight, or weekends.
• Background check required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Lead Caregiver Trainer with onboarding and training new caregivers.
• Provide hands-on instruction and support to caregivers.
• Conduct caregiver supervisory and quality assurance visits.
• Complete client and caregiver meet-and-greet visits.
• Assist with welcoming new clients and families.
• Provide coaching, encouragement, and constructive feedback.
• Communicate with office staff to maintain excellent client care.
• Provide compassionate, one-on-one care in clients' homes.
• Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, and personal hygiene.
• Support mobility and safe transfers.
• Prepare meals and assist with light housekeeping.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Assist individuals living with dementia, Alzheimer's or Parkinson's.

Skills

Caregiving experience

CNA awareness

Leadership

Training skills

Communication skills

Education

CNA certification

Job description

Benefits

• Health insurance


• Opportunity for advancement


• Training & development


• Vision insurance


• Wellness resources


• Bonus based on performance


• Competitive salary


• Dental insurance


• Employee discounts

FirstLight Home Care of Brighton

Pay: $36,400 annually ($1,400 biweekly) Location: Livingston County Schedule: Full-Time, approximately 40 hours weekly. Some evenings, nights, and weekends required.

Love Caring for Others? Ready to Grow Your Career?

Are you an experienced caregiver or CNA who enjoys helping others, teaching new skills, and making a difference?

FirstLight Home Care is looking for a compassionate, dependable Lead Caregiver & Training Assistant to join our growing team!

This exciting position combines hands-on caregiving with caregiver training, client visits, and leadership development.

If you're ready for more responsibility and career growth, we want to meet you!

Why You'll Love Working at FirstLight

We believe exceptional care begins with exceptional caregivers. That's why we invest in YOU!

Our Benefits Include

• Starting Salary: $36,400 annually.


• Career Advancement: Opportunities to develop leadership and training skills.


• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance: Available to eligible employees.


• Sparrow Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Resources to support your personal well-being.


• Vitable Wellness Benefits: Access to available wellness and telehealth resources.


• Paid Training: CPR, First Aid, dementia care, Parkinson's care, and more.


• Paid Time Off & Sick Time: Based on eligibility, company policy, and applicable law.


• Supportive Leadership: A local management team that values and appreciates employees.


• Meaningful Work: Make a difference in clients' lives while helping fellow caregivers succeed.

Benefits are subject to applicable eligibility requirements.

What You'll Be Doing

Your typical 40-hour workweek will include approximately:

20 Hours - Training & Field Support

• Assist our Lead Caregiver Trainer with onboarding and training new caregivers.


• Provide hands-on instruction and support to caregivers.


• Conduct caregiver supervisory and quality assurance visits.


• Complete client and caregiver meet-and-greet visits.


• Assist with welcoming new clients and families.


• Provide coaching, encouragement, and constructive feedback.


• Communicate with office staff to maintain excellent client care.

20 Hours - Direct Client Care

• Provide compassionate, one-on-one care in clients' homes.


• Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, and personal hygiene.


• Support mobility and safe transfers.


• Prepare meals and assist with light housekeeping.


• Provide companionship and emotional support.


• Assist individuals living with dementia, Alzheimer's disease, or Parkinson's disease.

Hours may vary based on client and staffing needs.

Who We're Looking For

Our ideal candidate:

• Has at least one year of professional caregiving experience.


• Has CNA certification (preferred, not required).


• Enjoys training, mentoring, and helping others succeed.


• Is dependable, organized, compassionate, and professional.


• Has excellent communication skills.


• Has a valid Michigan driver's license and reliable transportation.


• Can travel throughout the Livingston County Area.


• Is comfortable providing personal care and assisting with transfers.


• Is flexible and willing to assist with occasional evening, overnight, or weekend coverage.


• Meets applicable background screening requirements.

Most importantly, you must have a genuine passion for caring for people!

Our mission is simple: Help people have their best day, every day.

We are a locally owned, Joint Commission-accredited home care agency committed to providing exceptional care and supporting our caregivers.

We believe in developing our employees, recognizing their contributions, and creating opportunities for advancement.

At FirstLight, you're not just filling a position. You're building a career while making a difference!

FirstLight Home Care is an equal opportunity employer.