Lead Caregiver

Sunrise Senior Living • Charlotte, NC

13d • $15 - $19

About The Position

At Sunrise Senior Living, the Lead Caregiver serves as a shift leader, ensuring exceptional and consistent resident care while coaching and supporting the caregiving team. The role combines hands-on caregiving with frontline leadership, modeling professionalism, accountability, and compassionate service. The Lead Caregiver supports residents with activities of daily living when needed and helps ensure care aligns with each resident’s Individualized Service Plan (ISP).

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• CPR certification.
• First Aid certification.
• Medication Administration certification.
• 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 support 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 (ISP).
• 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, and vision plans.
• Life and disability plans.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Employee Assistance Program and discount program.
• Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay.
• myFlexPay, which offers access to pay within hours of a shift.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• May offer discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses, subject to eligibility and applicable plan requirements.

What This Job Offers

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