Lead Caregiver: Frontline Care Leader in Senior Living

Sunrise Senior Living Mgmt Inc; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement Savings Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Discount Program

Paid time off (PTO)

Sick time

Holiday pay

myFlexPay

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sunrise Senior Living in Vienna, VA is seeking a Lead Caregiver to act as shift leader, guiding the caregiving team while delivering hands-on resident support. The role emphasizes professionalism, accountability, and compassionate service in a senior living setting.

The position focuses on ensuring quality care, coordinating coverage, and mentoring teammates to uphold safety and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CPR, First Aid, and Medication Administration certifications required.
• 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

Communication

Delegation

Decision-making

CPR

First Aid

Medication Administration

Experience in senior care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Sunrise Senior Living in Vienna, VA is seeking a Lead Caregiver to act as shift leader, guiding the caregiving team while delivering hands-on resident support. The role emphasizes professionalism, accountability, and compassionate service in a senior living setting.

The position focuses on ensuring quality care, coordinating coverage, and mentoring teammates to uphold safety and compliance standards.