Lead Caregiver & Training Mentor

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

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.