Lead CNA & Caregiver Development Coordinator
FirstLight HomeCare of Lansing, MI•Okemos, MI
•$36,000 - $45,000•Hybrid
About The Position
FirstLight Home Care is seeking an experienced, dependable, and highly skilled CNA for a leadership position supporting our caregivers, clients, and office team. This is not primarily a caregiving position. Your responsibilities will include caregiver training, interviewing, supervisory visits, client meet-and-greets, administrative support, and assisting with on-call coverage. When caregiver call-offs or staffing emergencies occur, you must be willing to provide direct client care. Up to 20 hours of your 40-hour workweek may include caregiving when coverage is needed.
Requirements
- Current CNA certification.
- Minimum 2 years of caregiving experience.
- Valid driver's license.
- Reliable transportation and current auto insurance.
- Successful background and drug screening.
- Negative TB screening as required.
- Strong attendance and communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience training, mentoring, supervising, or leading caregivers is strongly preferred.
- Leadership, care coordination, or supervisory experience is a plus.
- 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.
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.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Accident insurance
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Referral bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
