Lead Caregiver & Team Coach for Senior Care

Sunrise Senior Living; Illinois; On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Dis

Retirement Savings Plans

Employee Assistance Program / Discount

Paid time off (PTO) & Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sunrise Senior Living is seeking a Lead Caregiver in Illinois to serve as shift leader, ensuring consistent resident care while coaching the caregiving team. You will lead shift assignments, manage attendance, and coordinate coverage, while providing hands-on ADL support when needed.

We value strong communication, delegation, and decision-making skills, plus CPR/First Aid and Medication Administration certifications.

Qualifications

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

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 ISP alignment.
• 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

Certifications CPR/First Aid/Med Admin

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Sunrise Senior Living is seeking a Lead Caregiver in Illinois to serve as shift leader, ensuring consistent resident care while coaching the caregiving team. You will lead shift assignments, manage attendance, and coordinate coverage, while providing hands-on ADL support when needed.

We value strong communication, delegation, and decision-making skills, plus CPR/First Aid and Medication Administration certifications.