Shift Lead Caregiver – Senior Care

Sunrise Senior Living Mgmt Inc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Retirement Savings Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

myFlexPay

Job summary

Sunrise Senior Living is seeking a Lead Caregiver in North Carolina to serve as shift leader, providing hands-on resident care while guiding the caregiving team. The role combines frontline caregiving with leadership responsibilities and requires a compassionate, professional approach.

The position emphasizes safety, documentation quality, and ongoing mentoring of new staff; benefits and competitive compensation are offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CPR, First Aid, and Medication Administration certifications beneficial.
• Strong communication, delegation and decision-making skills required.

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

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Sunrise Senior Living is seeking a Lead Caregiver in North Carolina to serve as shift leader, providing hands-on resident care while guiding the caregiving team. The role combines frontline caregiving with leadership responsibilities and requires a compassionate, professional approach.

The position emphasizes safety, documentation quality, and ongoing mentoring of new staff; benefits and competitive compensation are offered.