CNA/SRNA Caregiver Training Specialist

FirstLight Home Care - Eastern KY; Grayson (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Exceptional support team

Safe working environment

Job summary

FirstLight Home Care - Eastern KY in Grayson, KY is seeking a dependable Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or SRNA to join as a Caregiver Training Specialist. This office‑based role runs Monday‑Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and focuses on hands‑on training and guidance for caregivers.

You will ensure caregivers are prepared to deliver safe, compassionate care, reinforce policies, and document training progress while collaborating with management and staff.

Qualifications

• Current CNA/SRNA certification in good standing.
• Previous experience providing direct client or patient care.
• Strong understanding of basic caregiving and client-safety practices.
• Ability to demonstrate caregiving skills accurately and effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, encouraging, and professional approach to teaching others.
• Ability to identify mistakes or knowledge gaps and provide appropriate corrective instruction.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating with office and supervisory staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on training to new and existing caregivers on essential client-care responsibilities.
• Demonstrate proper techniques for assisting clients with activities of daily living (ADLs), as appropriate to the caregiver's role.
• Train caregivers on safe and appropriate client-care practices, including personal care, mobility assistance, transfers, positioning, hygiene, meal assistance, and other assigned tasks.
• Observe caregivers performing hands-on skills and provide constructive feedback and correction when needed.
• Ensure caregivers demonstrate adequate understanding and competency before independently performing assigned duties.
• Reinforce company policies, procedures, safety practices, and client-care expectations.
• Educate caregivers on maintaining client dignity, privacy, independence, and respect.
• Help caregivers understand the importance of following individualized care plans and reporting changes in a client's condition or needs.
• Identify areas where additional training or education is needed and provide appropriate follow-up.
• Maintain accurate documentation of training, competency demonstrations, and completed education.
• Communicate caregiver training concerns or performance issues to management.
• Assist with ongoing caregiver education and skills refreshers as needed.
• Maintain a professional, positive, and supportive training environment.
• Serve as a resource and role model for caregivers regarding appropriate client-care practices.
• Perform other training-related duties as assigned by management.

Skills

CNA/SRNA certification

Caregiving

Training

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

CNA/SRNA certification

Job description

FirstLight Home Care - Eastern KY in Grayson, KY is seeking a dependable Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or SRNA to join as a Caregiver Training Specialist. This office‑based role runs Monday‑Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and focuses on hands‑on training and guidance for caregivers.

You will ensure caregivers are prepared to deliver safe, compassionate care, reinforce policies, and document training progress while collaborating with management and staff.