Sunrise team members believe real happiness and joy come from serving others. Joy in Service is not just one of Sunrise’s Core Values; it is a guiding principle for all that we do. We hire the very best team members who have a natural serving heart and commitment to quality care for seniors. When we welcome someone to our team, they complete a thorough training program to prepare them for their role in the community. Many of our team members have served with us for a number of years, and their passion is evident through their daily interactions with our residents and teammates.

Sunrise team members share what their work at Sunrise means to them:

“Everyone has the right to a good quality of life and it makes me feel good knowing that we make the residents’ lives better. We laugh with them, cry with them, sing and dance with them - we’re there when they go to sleep and there when they wake up in the morning to brighten their day. Working here is an unbelievable privilege and it will be something I carry with me for the rest of my life!”

~ Lead Care Manager, Brighton Gardens of Westlake, OH

“Although I had been a restaurant chef for years, I didn’t have any experience in Assisted Living when I began as a Dining Services Coordinator. So, I looked to the residents for advice and ideas to keep them excited about the food we serve. We have so many different cultures here and I incorporate each of them into our meals. The most important thing is just listening to the residents.”

~Dining Services Coordinator, Brighton Gardens of Columbia, MD

“She carries out the Sunrise mission to champion the quality of life for all seniors in every interaction she has with our residents and families. She always comes to work with the biggest smile on her face and is eager to serve! She takes great pride in giving each resident she cares for the highest quality of care. She is the best of the best!”

~ Executive Director’s description of a Lead Care Manager, Sunrise of Chesterfield, MO

“I feel fortunate to work in such a great community where I can feel confidence and pride in the services I present to prospective residents and their families. I am one of the lucky few that can honestly say I love my job and the team that I work with.”

~Director of Community Relations, Sunrise of Sandy, UT

“She is devoted to the residents and has a real passion for Sunrise, as evidenced by her daily actions. She visits residents on her days off, often bringing in food or other items they may request. On one occasion, she brought in a lighted, decorated Christmas tree for a resident who didn’t have one…On New Year’s Eve, she bought roses for all of the residents and passed them out while giving them all heart-felt hugs.”

~ Executive Director’s description of a Lead Care Manager, Brighton Gardens of St. Charles, IL 

“As a new team member, I must say how wonderful it is to feel the love, warmth, and camaraderie between the team members. Our hardworking, outstanding, knowledgeable and simply the best executive director is the driving force behind this wonderful team. I am just beaming, and I am excited to be a part of this community.”

~ Assisted Living Coordinator, Sunrise of Mill Basin, NY