Sunrise Senior Living
Caregiver Lead (Apply in minutes)
Job Location
Buffalo Grove, IL, United States
Job Description
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**Sunrise Senior Living was again certified as a Great Place to Work® by
Activated Insights. This is the 7th time Sunrise has received this top culture
and workplace designation, highlighting the special place Sunrise is to be a
part of.**
**COMMUNITY NAME**
Sunrise of Buffalo Grove
**Job ID**
2024-220529
**JOB OVERVIEW**
**Sunrise is the best place that Ive ever worked, simply because of the
people. We provide quality care in an environment that feels like home. Our
focus is doing whats right for the resident. For me, thats a big breath of
fresh air.
- Sunrise Leader **
The Lead Care Manager functions as the lead to a group of Care Managers
Designated Care Managers during the shift. The Lead Care Manager ensures
quality care and services are being provided and documented, in a consistent
manner and in alignment with each residents individualized Service Plan (ISP)
and Sunrise policies, to residents in our care neighborhoods. The Lead Care
Manager leads by example in all job responsibilities, and may work variable
hours to likely include some weekend and holiday duty.
**RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS **
*******FULL-TIME--PM SHIFT ******
*****
**Essential Responsibilities** :
• Provide supervisory support by taking attendance at the beginning of every
shift; managing call-offsno shows; sending open shift messages and responding
to shift requests
• Support team members as they provide Activities of Daily Living (ADL) care
and services to residents in accordance with their Individualized Service
Plans (ISP). This may include bathing, grooming, personal and dental hygiene,
bowel and bladder functions, dressing, hair care, escorting to and from meals
and activities and tidying residents room
• Support team members as they encourage personalized and meaningful resident
participation in life enrichment programming and ADLs
• Assist with meal service in dining room. Coach team members on hospitality
standards during meal service
• Accurately document care and services provided to residents. Review care
manager documentation throughout shift. Identify and bridge gaps in
documentation by coaching team members
• Ensure compliance with Sunrises Timekeeping and MealRest Period policies.
Monitor team member break schedule and duration; ensure care managers clock
inout using correct job codes. Coach team members as required
• Display and encourage flexibility in work schedule by working holidays,
evenings, weekends and additional shifts when necessary
• Prepare for shift by obtaining resident group assignments before care
managers arrive. Print and hand out daily assignment sheets to appropriate
team members
• Participate in crossover meetings by sharingreceiving pertinent information
withfrom other Lead Care Managers
• Carry a resident group assignment on overnight shifts and pick up group
assignments in the event of an unfilled call off on day and evening shifts
**Other Responsibilities**
• Cross trained and credentialed (including certifications where required by
state) to safely administer medications if needed during times of high volume
or unexpected absence
• Lead by example when clocking inout and taking proper mealrest breaks
• Participate in group interview process including job preview video and
community tour
• Support onboarding of new team members including shadowing and skills
demonstration
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for all staff, residents and guests
by following established safety standards; actively support safety practices
• Report incidents and complete appropriate paperwork immediately
• Communicate any observed or suspected resident change of condition to the
department care coordinator; assist care coordinators, when required, in
development andor updates to ISPs and communicating with residents and
families
• Prevent and handle conflict by working with the team towards a solution.
Communicate issues to department care coordinator when necessary
• Contribute to care manager annual performance review by providing feedback
to department care coordinator
• Project a positive, professional and friendly image through action, words
and dress
**Qualifications:**
• High School diploma or GED strongly preferred and may be required per state
regulations
• Ability to read, write, communicate effectively with Care Managers,
Community Managers, residents and family members
• In states where appropriate, must maintain applicable certifications
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Medication Management Certificate required; ongoing training and re-
education per Sunrise and state requirements
• Previous experience working with seniors and desire to serve and care for
seniors
• Demonstrates leadership competencies
• Ability to delegate assignments to the appropriate individuals based on
their skills, roles and interests
• Ability to make choices, decisions and to act in the residents best
interest
• Ability to appropriately react to and remain calm in difficult situations
• Ability to handle multiple priorities
• Competent in organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrate good judgment, problem solving and decision making skills
• Competent in computer skills, Microsoft Office, and Sunrise applications
with the ability to learn new applications
• As applicable, all Sunrise team members who drive a Sunrise vehicle must
sign the Driver job description and understand the key essential duties for
safety and regulatory compliance
**ABOUT SUNRISE**
Sunrise Senior Living has championed quality of life in senior care for more
than 30 years. We believe team members are our greatest resource and are
looking for people who share our commitment to provide quality care for
seniors and their families. Its no surprise that many of the worlds leading
experts in Senior Living entrust their career to Sunrise.
At Sunrise, you will...
**Make a Difference Every Day**
We are passionate about our mission - to champion quality of life for all
seniors. We deliver high-quality care with a personal touch and encourage our
residents to enjoy life to the fullest.
**Be Part of a Uniquely Supportive Community**
The care-focused environment we create for residents extends to our team
members. We offer programs, rewards, and benefits to help you live your best.
**I****gnite Your Potential**
We believe potential has no limits. We offer best-in-class leadership
development programs designed to grow our leaders. We are committed to helping
our team members achieve their career goals.
We also offer benefits and other compensation that include:
* Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans
* Retirement Savings Plans
* Employee Assistant Program Discount Program
* Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay
* Daily Pay offered to get paid within hours of a shift (offered in the U.S. only)
* Tuition Reimbursemen t
* In addition to base compensation, Sunrise may offer discretionary andor non-discretionary bonuses. The eligibility to receive such a bonus will depend on the employees position, planprogram offered by Sunrise at the time, and required performance pursuant to the planprogram.
* Some benefits have eligibility requirements
**Apply today to learn why Sunrise Senior Living is a certified Great Place to
Work®**
**PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS**
Sunrise considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and
team members to be one of its highest priorities. Employment with Sunrise is
conditioned on completing and passing a drug test (which does not include
marijuana), participating in testing requirements (e.g. Tuberculosis Test,
Physical Evaluation). Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination is only required to
the extent mandated by applicable federal, state, and local laws and
authorities.
**COMPENSATION DISCLAIMER**
Selected candidates will be offered competitive compensation based on
geographic location of communityoffice, skills, experience, qualifications,
and certificationslicenses (where applicable).
Location: Buffalo Grove, IL, US
Posted Date: 1/8/2025
**Sunrise Senior Living was again certified as a Great Place to Work® by
Activated Insights. This is the 7th time Sunrise has received this top culture
and workplace designation, highlighting the special place Sunrise is to be a
part of.**
**COMMUNITY NAME**
Sunrise of Buffalo Grove
**Job ID**
2024-220529
**JOB OVERVIEW**
**Sunrise is the best place that Ive ever worked, simply because of the
people. We provide quality care in an environment that feels like home. Our
focus is doing whats right for the resident. For me, thats a big breath of
fresh air.
- Sunrise Leader **
The Lead Care Manager functions as the lead to a group of Care Managers
Designated Care Managers during the shift. The Lead Care Manager ensures
quality care and services are being provided and documented, in a consistent
manner and in alignment with each residents individualized Service Plan (ISP)
and Sunrise policies, to residents in our care neighborhoods. The Lead Care
Manager leads by example in all job responsibilities, and may work variable
hours to likely include some weekend and holiday duty.
**RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS **
*******FULL-TIME--PM SHIFT ******
*****
**Essential Responsibilities** :
• Provide supervisory support by taking attendance at the beginning of every
shift; managing call-offsno shows; sending open shift messages and responding
to shift requests
• Support team members as they provide Activities of Daily Living (ADL) care
and services to residents in accordance with their Individualized Service
Plans (ISP). This may include bathing, grooming, personal and dental hygiene,
bowel and bladder functions, dressing, hair care, escorting to and from meals
and activities and tidying residents room
• Support team members as they encourage personalized and meaningful resident
participation in life enrichment programming and ADLs
• Assist with meal service in dining room. Coach team members on hospitality
standards during meal service
• Accurately document care and services provided to residents. Review care
manager documentation throughout shift. Identify and bridge gaps in
documentation by coaching team members
• Ensure compliance with Sunrises Timekeeping and MealRest Period policies.
Monitor team member break schedule and duration; ensure care managers clock
inout using correct job codes. Coach team members as required
• Display and encourage flexibility in work schedule by working holidays,
evenings, weekends and additional shifts when necessary
• Prepare for shift by obtaining resident group assignments before care
managers arrive. Print and hand out daily assignment sheets to appropriate
team members
• Participate in crossover meetings by sharingreceiving pertinent information
withfrom other Lead Care Managers
• Carry a resident group assignment on overnight shifts and pick up group
assignments in the event of an unfilled call off on day and evening shifts
**Other Responsibilities**
• Cross trained and credentialed (including certifications where required by
state) to safely administer medications if needed during times of high volume
or unexpected absence
• Lead by example when clocking inout and taking proper mealrest breaks
• Participate in group interview process including job preview video and
community tour
• Support onboarding of new team members including shadowing and skills
demonstration
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for all staff, residents and guests
by following established safety standards; actively support safety practices
• Report incidents and complete appropriate paperwork immediately
• Communicate any observed or suspected resident change of condition to the
department care coordinator; assist care coordinators, when required, in
development andor updates to ISPs and communicating with residents and
families
• Prevent and handle conflict by working with the team towards a solution.
Communicate issues to department care coordinator when necessary
• Contribute to care manager annual performance review by providing feedback
to department care coordinator
• Project a positive, professional and friendly image through action, words
and dress
**Qualifications:**
• High School diploma or GED strongly preferred and may be required per state
regulations
• Ability to read, write, communicate effectively with Care Managers,
Community Managers, residents and family members
• In states where appropriate, must maintain applicable certifications
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Medication Management Certificate required; ongoing training and re-
education per Sunrise and state requirements
• Previous experience working with seniors and desire to serve and care for
seniors
• Demonstrates leadership competencies
• Ability to delegate assignments to the appropriate individuals based on
their skills, roles and interests
• Ability to make choices, decisions and to act in the residents best
interest
• Ability to appropriately react to and remain calm in difficult situations
• Ability to handle multiple priorities
• Competent in organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrate good judgment, problem solving and decision making skills
• Competent in computer skills, Microsoft Office, and Sunrise applications
with the ability to learn new applications
• As applicable, all Sunrise team members who drive a Sunrise vehicle must
sign the Driver job description and understand the key essential duties for
safety and regulatory compliance
**ABOUT SUNRISE**
Sunrise Senior Living has championed quality of life in senior care for more
than 30 years. We believe team members are our greatest resource and are
looking for people who share our commitment to provide quality care for
seniors and their families. Its no surprise that many of the worlds leading
experts in Senior Living entrust their career to Sunrise.
At Sunrise, you will...
**Make a Difference Every Day**
We are passionate about our mission - to champion quality of life for all
seniors. We deliver high-quality care with a personal touch and encourage our
residents to enjoy life to the fullest.
**Be Part of a Uniquely Supportive Community**
The care-focused environment we create for residents extends to our team
members. We offer programs, rewards, and benefits to help you live your best.
**I****gnite Your Potential**
We believe potential has no limits. We offer best-in-class leadership
development programs designed to grow our leaders. We are committed to helping
our team members achieve their career goals.
We also offer benefits and other compensation that include:
* Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans
* Retirement Savings Plans
* Employee Assistant Program Discount Program
* Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay
* Daily Pay offered to get paid within hours of a shift (offered in the U.S. only)
* Tuition Reimbursemen t
* In addition to base compensation, Sunrise may offer discretionary andor non-discretionary bonuses. The eligibility to receive such a bonus will depend on the employees position, planprogram offered by Sunrise at the time, and required performance pursuant to the planprogram.
* Some benefits have eligibility requirements
**Apply today to learn why Sunrise Senior Living is a certified Great Place to
Work®**
**PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS**
Sunrise considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and
team members to be one of its highest priorities. Employment with Sunrise is
conditioned on completing and passing a drug test (which does not include
marijuana), participating in testing requirements (e.g. Tuberculosis Test,
Physical Evaluation). Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination is only required to
the extent mandated by applicable federal, state, and local laws and
authorities.
**COMPENSATION DISCLAIMER**
Selected candidates will be offered competitive compensation based on
geographic location of communityoffice, skills, experience, qualifications,
and certificationslicenses (where applicable).
Location: Buffalo Grove, IL, US
Posted Date: 1/8/2025
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