Caregiver Shift Lead

SUNRISE SENIOR LIVING SERVICES INC

Raleigh (NC)

On-site

USD 21,000 - 26,000

Full time

7 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life
Disability Plans
Retirement Savings Plans
Paid time off & holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Sunrise Senior Living is seeking a Lead Caregiver in Raleigh, NC. You will serve as the shift leader, ensuring exceptional resident care while coaching and supporting the caregiving team.

You will lead shift assignments, provide hands-on ADL support, coach on quality and documentation, review ISP-aligned charting, monitor resident changes, and mentor new staff to ensure safety and smooth transitions.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma/GED; age 18+.
  • CPR, First Aid, and Medication Administration certifications.
  • Strong communication, delegation, and decision‑making skills.
  • Experience in assisted living, memory care, or senior care.

Responsibilities

  • Lead shift assignments, manage attendance, and coordinate coverage.
  • Provide hands‑on ADL support when needed.
  • Coach caregivers on quality, hospitality, and documentation standards.
  • Review charting and ensure alignment with ISP.
  • Monitor resident changes and communicate concerns promptly.
  • Support onboarding and mentor new team members.
  • Promote safety, compliance, and smooth shift transitions.

Skills

Strong communication
Delegation
Decision-making
Team leadership

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

At Sunrise Senior Living, we believe meaningful work starts with purpose. Our team members are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of residents every day.

At Sunrise Senior Living, we champion the quality of life for all seniors. As a Lead Caregiver, you serve as the shift leader, ensuring exceptional, consistent resident care while coaching and supporting the caregiving team.

What You’ll Do:
  • Lead shift assignments, manage attendance, and coordinate coverage
  • Provide hands‑on ADL support when needed
  • Coach caregivers on quality, hospitality, and documentation standards
  • Review charting and ensure alignment with Individualized Service Plans (ISP)
  • Monitor resident changes and communicate concerns promptly
  • Support onboarding and mentor new team members
  • Promote safety, compliance, and smooth shift transitions

You are both a working caregiver and a frontline leader modeling professionalism, accountability, and compassionate service.

What We’re Looking For:
  • High School Diploma/GED; age 18+
  • CPR, First Aid, and Medication Administration certifications
  • Strong communication, delegation, and decision‑making skills
  • Experience in assisted living, memory care, or senior care

Lead Caregiver – Grow Your Career While Leading Compassionate Care Lead Caregiver | Assisted Living | Senior Care Leadership

Why Join Sunrise Senior Living

At Sunrise Senior Living, we believe meaningful work starts with purpose. Our team members are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of residents every day.

At Sunrise Senior Living, we champion the quality of life for all seniors. As a Lead Caregiver, you serve as the shift leader, ensuring exceptional, consistent resident care while coaching and supporting the caregiving team.

What You’ll Do:
  • Lead shift assignments, manage attendance, and coordinate coverage
  • Provide hands‑on ADL support when needed
  • Coach caregivers on quality, hospitality, and documentation standards
  • Review charting and ensure alignment with Individualized Service Plans (ISP)
  • Monitor resident changes and communicate concerns promptly
  • Support onboarding and mentor new team members
  • Promote safety, compliance, and smooth shift transitions

You are both a working caregiver and a frontline leader modeling professionalism, accountability, and compassionate service.

What We’re Looking For:
  • High School Diploma/GED; age 18+
  • CPR, First Aid, and Medication Administration certifications
  • Strong communication, delegation, and decision‑making skills
  • Experience in assisted living, memory care, or senior care

Lead Caregiver – Grow Your Career While Leading Compassionate Care Lead Caregiver | Assisted Living | Senior Care Leadership


Pay Range:15.20 - 19.05

Ready to take the next step and make a bigger impact than you ever imagined? As part of our team, you will help brighten the future for everyone at Sunrise and beyond. That is why we make it a priority to celebrate the unique ways you bring moments of togetherness and joy to everyone you serve. And when combined with the support, benefits and growth opportunities we offer, the result is a career that PositivelyShines with everything you need to reach your goals – at work and in your life.

We also offer benefits and other compensation that include:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans

  • Retirement Savings Plans

  • Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program

  • Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay

  • myFlexPay offered to get paid within hours of a shift

  • Tuition Reimbursement

  • In addition to base compensation, Sunrise may offer discretionary and/or non‑discretionary bonuses. The eligibility to receive such a bonus will depend on the employee’s position, plan/program offered by Sunrise at the time, and required performance pursuant to the plan/program.

  • Some benefits have eligibility requirements

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sunrise Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

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