Caregiver Training Assistant and Field Support Livingston County
About The Position
FirstLight Home Care of Brighton is seeking a compassionate, dependable caregiver to combine hands-on client care with caregiver training, field support, client visits, and leadership development in Livingston County. The approximately 40-hour workweek is divided between about 20 hours of training and field support and 20 hours of direct client care. Hours may vary based on client and staffing needs, and some evening, overnight, and weekend coverage is required. In the training and field-support portion of the role, the employee assists the Lead Caregiver Trainer with onboarding and training new caregivers, provides hands-on instruction, conducts supervisory and quality-assurance visits, and completes client and caregiver meet-and-greet visits. The role also supports welcoming new clients and families, coaching caregivers, and communicating with office staff to maintain excellent client care. In the direct-care portion, the employee provides compassionate one-on-one care in clients' homes, including personal care, mobility assistance, meal preparation, light housekeeping, companionship, and support for people living with dementia, Alzheimer's disease, or Parkinson's disease. The agency describes itself as locally owned and Joint Commission-accredited and emphasizes caregiver development, recognition, and advancement opportunities.
Requirements
- At least one year of professional caregiving experience.
- Dependable, organized, compassionate, and professional.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Valid Michigan driver's license and reliable transportation.
- Ability to travel throughout the Livingston County area.
- Comfort providing personal care and assisting with transfers.
- Flexibility and willingness to assist with occasional evening, overnight, or weekend coverage.
- Ability to meet applicable background screening requirements.
- Genuine passion for caring for people.
Nice To Haves
- CNA certification is preferred but not required.
- Enjoys training, mentoring, and helping others succeed.
Responsibilities
- Assist the 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 caregivers with coaching, encouragement, and constructive feedback.
- Communicate with office staff to maintain excellent client care.
- Provide compassionate, one-on-one care in clients' homes.
- Assist clients 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 disease, or Parkinson's disease.
Benefits
- Health insurance, available to eligible employees.
- Dental insurance, available to eligible employees.
- Vision insurance, available to eligible employees.
- Sparrow Employee Assistance Program resources.
- Vitable wellness and telehealth resources.
- Paid training, including CPR, First Aid, dementia care, and Parkinson's care.
- Paid time off and sick time, based on eligibility, company policy, and applicable law.
- Career advancement and opportunities to develop leadership and training skills.
- Supportive local management team.
- Meaningful work helping clients and fellow caregivers succeed.
- Bonus based on performance.
- Employee discounts.
- Competitive salary.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
