In-Home Caregiver Paid Training

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Job summary

FirstLight Home Care of Greater Lansing is hiring compassionate caregivers to support older adults at home across Lansing, East Lansing, Okemos and surrounding communities.

You will provide companionship, personal care assistance like bathing and dressing, meal prep, light housekeeping, mobility support, and follow care plans while communicating with the care team. Training is paid, scheduling is flexible, and opportunities for growth exist.

Qualifications

• No professional caregiving experience required; training provided.
• Willing to learn new caregiving skills.
• Must be able to meet background screening requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and meaningful conversation.
• Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, and personal care.
• Prepare meals and assist with light housekeeping.
• Support safe mobility and transfers.
• Assist people living with dementia or Parkinson's disease.
• Follow each client's care plan and communicate with the care team.

Skills

Compassionate

Dependable

Patience

Caregiving experience

Willingness to learn

Reliable transportation

Background screening

Job description

Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule

FirstLight Home Care of Greater Lansing

Pay: $16–$18 per hour

Location: Lansing, East Lansing, Okemos, and surrounding communities

Schedule: Full-time and part-time opportunities. Daytime, evening, and weekend shifts.

You Care for Others. We Care for You.

Have you ever cared for a parent, grandparent, or someone you love?

Do you enjoy helping others feel safe, comfortable, and valued?

You may already have what it takes to become an outstanding caregiver.

At FirstLight Home Care, we believe great caregivers deserve great support. We provide paid training, flexible scheduling, employee benefits, and opportunities to grow.

No professional caregiving experience? We will help you learn.

Why Choose FirstLight?

• $16–$18 per hour, based on qualifications and experience.
• Flexible scheduling with full-time and part-time opportunities.
• Paid hands-on training to help you feel confident.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Sparrow, subject to program eligibility.
• Paid sick time in accordance with Michigan law and company policy.
• Career advancement opportunities as you gain skills and experience.
• A supportive local team that understands the important work caregivers do.

What Will You Do?

You will help older adults remain comfortable and independent in their own homes.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Providing companionship and meaningful conversation.
• Helping with bathing, dressing, grooming, and personal care.
• Preparing meals and assisting with light housekeeping.
• Supporting safe mobility and transfers.
• Assisting people living with dementia or Parkinson's disease.
• Following each client's care plan and communicating with the care team.

Most importantly, you will help someone have their best day, every day.

Who Are We Looking For?

We welcome compassionate people from many backgrounds.

You may be a great fit if you:

• Enjoy working with older adults.
• Are dependable, patient, and kind.
• Have experience helping family members or others.
• Are willing to learn new caregiving skills.
• Have reliable transportation and meet position requirements.
• Can meet applicable background screening requirements.

Prior professional experience is welcome, but not required.

We know that caregiving takes dedication. That is why we believe in providing the training, resources, and encouragement you need to succeed.

You will not simply be filling shifts. You will be making a meaningful difference in people's lives.

FirstLight Home Care is an equal opportunity employer.