Senior CNA & Caregiver Training Leader

hcaoa-careers; Okemos (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Training & development

Wellness resources

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

FirstLight Home Care in Lansing, MI seeks a Lead CNA / Caregiver Trainer for a salaried, full-time role. The position focuses on leading training, interviewing, supervisory visits, and client meet-and-greets while supporting caregivers and office staff.

The role requires CNA certification, 2+ years caregiving experience, and willingness to travel across Lansing and Brighton areas, including every-other-weekend availability and on-call coverage.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of hands-on caregiving experience.
• Current CNA certification.
• Experience in home care, senior care, assisted living, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or a similar setting.
• Experience with dementia and Alzheimer's care.
• Strong experience with transfers, gait belts, mobility assistance, and fall prevention.
• Experience safely using Hoyer lifts and other transfer equipment.
• Experience with bathing, dressing, toileting, personal care, and Activities of Daily Living.
• Previous experience training, mentoring, supervising, or leading caregivers is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Train, mentor, and evaluate new and existing caregivers.
• Assist with caregiver interviews and onboarding.
• Conduct caregiver skills training.
• Complete client and caregiver meet-and-greets.
• Perform caregiver supervisory visits.
• Coach caregivers and provide additional training when needed.
• Communicate professionally with clients, families, caregivers, and office staff.
• Assist with administrative and care coordination duties.
• Provide on-call support and help resolve staffing issues.
• Provide direct caregiving when call-offs or emergencies require coverage.
• Travel between Lansing and Brighton territories as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Training & mentoring

Interviewing

Communication

Travel

On-call flexibility

Education

CNA certification

Tools

Hoyer lifts

Transfer equipment

Job description

FirstLight Home Care in Lansing, MI seeks a Lead CNA / Caregiver Trainer for a salaried, full-time role. The position focuses on leading training, interviewing, supervisory visits, and client meet-and-greets while supporting caregivers and office staff.

The role requires CNA certification, 2+ years caregiving experience, and willingness to travel across Lansing and Brighton areas, including every-other-weekend availability and on-call coverage.