Assistant to the Lead Caregiver Trainer and Caregiver
About The Position
FirstLight Home Care of Greater Brighton is hiring a flexible, people-first Assistant to our Lead Caregiver Trainer to support our clients, families, and caregivers across the Howell and Brighton area. This is a hands-on hybrid role: you'll spend about 20 hours a week assisting with training and field supervision, and about 20 hours a week providing direct client care. This role offers variety every day, with no two days looking the same. You'll split your time between supporting training, checking in on care quality, and working directly with clients. As a Joint Commission–accredited agency, we hold ourselves to a higher standard of care and support for our team.
Requirements
- Genuine availability for nights and weekends — flexibility is essential for this role
- Minimum 1 year of caregiving experience; CNA preferred
- Able to provide professional references
- Reliable transportation and a valid Michigan driver's license — you'll travel between client homes
- Strong communication and people skills — you'll help coach caregivers and reassure families
- Dependable, organized, and calm under pressure
- A commitment to doing things the right way, every time
Nice To Haves
- CNA preferred
Responsibilities
- Assist the Lead Caregiver Trainer with hands-on training for new and current caregivers
- Conduct supervisory visits in clients' homes to ensure care quality and that care plans are being followed
- Perform client meet-and-greets and welcome visits for new clients and their families
- Provide direct client care about 20 hours per week — bathing, dressing, mobility, transfers, and companionship
- Step in to support scheduling and coverage needs, including some nights and weekends
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Paid, hands-on training — plus CPR, First Aid, Memory Care, and Parkinson's training
- Real advancement — Since most of our office team began their careers as caregivers, you'll always have direct contact to someone who can understand, assist, and provide support.
- Blue Care Network health, dental, and vision available
- paid sick time after 120 days
- bonus pay
- wellness resources such as FREE Telehealth, free medication, and free mental health guidance through Vitable
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
