Lead Caregiver - 1st/ 2nd Shift FT/PT- $2k Sign On Bonus

Sunrise Senior Living • Willowbrook, IL

8d • $17 - $21

About The Position

The Lead Caregiver serves as a shift leader and working caregiver, ensuring exceptional and consistent resident care while coaching and supporting the caregiving team. The role combines hands-on assistance with frontline leadership, modeling professionalism, accountability, and compassionate service. The Lead Caregiver supports residents in assisted living and senior care settings and helps maintain quality, safety, and continuity of care.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 18 years of age.
• 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 assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) when needed.
• Coach caregivers on quality, hospitality, and documentation standards.
• Review charting and ensure it aligns with Individualized Service Plans (ISPs).
• Monitor changes in residents’ conditions and communicate concerns promptly.
• Support onboarding and mentor new team members.
• Promote safety and compliance and help ensure smooth shift transitions.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Employee Assistance Program and discount program.
• Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay.
• myFlexPay, allowing employees to get paid within hours of a shift.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Potential discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses, subject to position, program eligibility, and performance requirements.
• $2,000 sign-on bonus, as stated in the job title.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED