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We value our employees! We offer long term employment opportunities with job stability, including supporting and encouraging career growth advancement. We offer Health, Dental and Vision insurance, Paid Time Off, 9 Paid Holidays, 403(b) with Matching Retirement Plan, Life insurance (paid by the company) and a team spirit workplace culture! The Physical Therapist Assistant’s responsibilities are but not limited to: Responsibilities: •Collects assessment data as part of evaluation process as directed by the supervising Physical Therapist (when allowed by state practice act). •Provides direct treatment to residents as directed by and according to the plan of care outlines by the supervising Physical Therapist. •Documents resident progress towards meeting established goals. •Teaches exercises to residents, family members, and caregivers and may provide instruction in the use and care for orthotic, prosthetic devices, and other assisting apparatus. •Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations. Experience and Skills: •Associate Degree from an APTA accredited program. •Licensed as Physical Therapist Assistant if required by state law. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT Shift work may be required. Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands or fingers, reach with hands and arms, feel, talk and hear. Employee will occasionally assist to lift and / or transfer patients weighing between 100 to 250 pounds. Employee is occasionally exposed to blood or other body fluids, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. In compliance with applicable law, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Join our team as a Fulltime Speech-Language Pathologist for the Clinical Fellowship Year, where you'll have the opportunity to grow and excel in your profession. We value our employees! We offer long term employment opportunities with job stability, including supporting and encouraging career growth advancement. We offer Health, Dental and Vision insurance, Paid Time Off, 9 Paid Holidays, 403(b) with Matching Retirement Plan, Life insurance (paid by the company) and a team spirit workplace culture! KEY FEATURES OF THIS POSITION INCLUDE: Primary location at one of our esteemed skilled nursing facilities, with additional opportunities to work in outpatient and geri-psych settings within our community.Benefit from the guidance and support of not just one, but TWO full-time SLP-CCC clinical instructors/mentors throughout your fellowship. Their wealth of experience and dedicated mentorship will be available to you consistently.Access to complimentary Continuing Education Units (CEUs) related to our cutting-edge 'Synchrony - Dysphagia Solution,' similar to the Vitalstim system. This ensures you stay current with this unique advancement in the field.Our comprehensive program aims to develop your expertise in the treatment of dysphagia and cognitive training, fostering confidence and competence during your rotation.As you complete your fellowship year, there may be an exciting potential for continued employment with our organization. If you are an ambitious Speech-Language Pathologist and are seeking a rewarding opportunity to enhance your skills, make a meaningful impact, and cultivate a successful career, we invite you to apply now. Join our team of dedicated professionals who are committed to providing exceptional care to our community. Your responsibilities include but are not limited to: RESPONSIBILITIES: Coordination with clinical instructor including regularly scheduled meetings to improve your skills and provide excellent care. Communication with clinical instructor and director of rehabilitation about any support needs. Participate in both direct and indirect learning experiences with your clinical instructor. Dedication to learning and progressing your skills as a new therapist. Screens and evaluates Resident and develops appropriate care plan. Under a physician’s direction, provides direct patient / resident treatment based on established plan of care. Plans, directs, or conducts rehabilitative treatment programs to restore communicative efficiency of individuals with communication and/or swallowing or cognitive problems. Administers, scores, and interprets specialized hearing and speech tests. Instructs residents, families, and caregivers to monitor speech and provide ways to practice new skills. Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations. Maintains patient records in an accurate and timely manner. Devises special tools and treatments for the specific needs of patients. EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS: Master of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology. Licensed in Speech-Language Pathology as required by state law. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:May supervise Rehab Aides and others involved in program. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT: Shift work may be required. Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands or fingers, reach with hands and arms, feel, talk and hear. Employee may occasionally assist to lift and / or transfer patients. Employee is occasionally exposed to blood or other body fluids, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We value our employees! We offer long term employment opportunities with job stability, including supporting and encouraging career growth advancement. We offer Health, Dental and Vision insurance, Paid Time Off, 9 Paid Holidays, 403(b) with Matching Retirement Plan, Life insurance (paid by the company) and a team spirit workplace culture! The Occupational Therapist’s responsibilities are but not limited to:Responsibilities:Under a physician’s orders, screens and evaluates resident/ patient and develops appropriate care plan.Assists resident / patients in performing activities of daily living which may include dressing, cooking, and eating.Instructs residents, families and caregivers in the use of adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs, splints, and aids for eating and dressing.Maintains patient records in an accurate and timely manner.Devises special tools and treatments for the specific needs of patients.Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.Experience and Skills:Certified or registered by the NCBOT.Licensed in Occupational Therapy (if required by state law).One (1) year of clinical experience preferred.Supervisory Responsibilities: May supervise COTAs, Rehab Aides, or provisional licensed occupational therapists per state practice guidelines.Physical Demands and Environment: Shift work may be required. Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands or fingers, reach with hands and arms, feel, talk and hear. Employee will occasionally assist to lift and/or transfer patients weighing between 100 to 250 pounds. Employee is occasionally exposed to blood or other body fluids, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. In compliance with applicable law, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Join us at Los Angeles Jewish Health to make a difference in the lives of seniors in our community. Apply now to be part of our compassionate team dedicated to providing exceptional care.

A Cherished Relic that survived the Holocaust Comes to Los Angeles Jewish HealthIn addition to the thousands of older adults served by Los Angeles Jewish Health (LAJH) for more than a century, it has been a special honor to provide comfort and care to hundreds of Holocaust survivors who have called LAJH home. Some of these cherished residents have recounted their powerful stories over and over again, in discussion groups, public speaking engagements, recordings for the Shoah Foundation and the Library of Congress. Others, choose not to speak about this dark time in their family’s and the world’s history. Recently, an extraordinary event took place at LAJH when the thirty survivors in residence were given the opportunity to not only touch a sacred piece of history but to join in its rejuvenation, so that it can continue to educate others on the atrocities of the past so that they might never be repeated. This powerful message is brought to life through an ancient Torah scroll that has been severely damaged by time, neglect and war. Jonny Daniels, founder of an international nonprofit, From the Depths, travels the world seeking out survivors of the Holocaust to take part in this restoration project. With a mission of preserving the memory of the Holocaust and using its lessons to shape a better future, Daniels is a scribe specially trained in the art of writing holy texts onto parchment.This story began when a Torah scroll, the holiest book in Judaism, remained hidden for 70 years at a home in a remote Polish village until university students visiting for another project came upon it. While visiting with a local couple the students learned that long ago the family’s neighbors had been religious Jews. Before being deported during the war they had asked their non-Jewish neighbors to keep the Torah scroll safe until they returned from the camps.  This is an example of the critical role so many righteous non-Jews played during this time in history. The Rabbi never returned. Over the years, the scroll’s condition greatly deteriorated. During the past 70 years, out of necessity, half of the Torah had been utilized by the family for items such as rags, and insoles for shoes. Now, the family decided to share the scroll with these students. They lifted cushions from a couch and revealed a brown-paper wrapped Torah scroll hidden there in 1939 when the Jewish population of approximately 280 was deported and murdered. Daniels describes his work this way, “We work extensively in Eastern Europe, where we seek to rediscover hidden Jewish heritage.”  “When we located this Torah, which managed to withstand the ravages of Nazi aggression, we knew the most fitting way to honor it would be for Holocaust survivors to participate in rewriting it. We are dedicated to finding those survivors who are left and to having them help make the Torah whole again.”So, on a recent very special afternoon in the outdoor courtyard and synagogue of Los Angeles Jewish Health, the emotion was palpable, as survivors, who trace their origins to Poland, Russia, Germany and Hungary, gathered.  Then, one by one, they were each given the honor of touching the Torah, then pulling it in closer to them. Each then placed their hands on Daniels’ arm as he carefully inked new letters on fresh parchment to replace the portion of the scroll that had been desecrated. He patiently spoke with each of them (many in their native languages of Russian, Yiddish and Hebrew), explaining that they were fulfilling a Jewish commandment to write the Torah. All who had gathered, the survivors and staff, were overflowing with emotion with many wiping tears from their eyes.Chief Mission Officer for Los Angeles Jewish Health Rabbi Karen Bender, was clearly moved by the gathering and spoke about the significance and honor of having the Torah make its way to LAJH, and the extraordinary resilience of the Jewish people and religion.“Like some of our LAJH residents, this Torah is a survivor of the Holocaust. Bearing witness to our survivors writing letters in a Torah scroll that is being revived, repaired, and completed in honor of them and by them was one of the most meaningful Jewish experiences of my life,” she said. “I felt that they were doing this in honor of the six million Jews who perished during the Holocaust, including and especially their own family members—and, frankly, including even my own family members who died.”In summing up the mission of From the Depths, Daniels describes, “The Torah is what binds us as a people, what connects us as Jews from one generation to the next. To find this Torah scroll, even in its current condition, was completely overwhelming. This is a clear symbol of triumph, showing again the victory of the Jewish spirit over those who try to exterminate us,” he said.After its repair is complete, Daniels intends to donate the scroll to the Knesset (Israeli House of Representatives) in a ceremony attended by politicians and Holocaust survivors from throughout the world.

 Los Angeles Jewish Health (LAJH), a leader in senior care, has launched a dedicated unit equipped to treat seniors suffering from congestive heart failure (CHF)—a condition where the heart is unable to pump blood well enough to the body.The new unit enables patients with CHF to shorten hospital stays by spending a period of time in short-term rehab at LAJH prior to returning home. It also reduces readmissions back to the hospital compared to discharge straight to home.“Nursing facilities don’t usually have deep expertise in acute congestive heart failure, so we’re definitely leading the way here,” says Noah Marco, MD, chief medical officer of Los Angeles Jewish Health. “Working with a multidisciplinary team of doctors, pharmacists, nurses, and administrators, we have developed a new standard of care, educated our staff, and formed partnerships with local hospitals, letting them know we are an important source of support in this area.”The program features six specialized beds funded by the Office of the Third District of L.A. County’s Board of Supervisors. An additional 26 beds will arrive this fall, thanks in part to generous support from the Ahmanson Foundation. The high-tech beds monitor patients’ body weight, and, along with labs, EKGs, and lung fluid measurements, help inform the most effective course of treatment.“In addition to the clinical team, our social services team helps provide patients with the resources to be successful following their stay with us,” says Charlette Ofrecio, administrator of the Mark Taper Building. “We teach about heart-healthy diets and how to monitor lung fluids at home, demonstrate strengthening exercises, and show patients how to incorporate regular activities into daily routines.”“Prior to discharge, a pharmacist meets with patients to review their medications, and our registered dietician provides dietary recommendations to help manage their conditions at home. We also conduct a post-discharge follow up, ensuring they have a good understanding of what they need to do for their ongoing care,” says Sandy Carrillo, the Mark Taper Building’s director of nursing. “We only graduate residents from the CHF program once they’re stable and showing no signs or symptoms of CHF.”Daniel Manavi, MD, a non-invasive cardiologist at Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center and director of congestive heart failure at LAJH, says the establishment of a program like this has been years in the making.“Throughout my practice, numerous facilities have entertained the idea of launching a CHF unit, but only Los Angeles Jewish Health recognized the need to invest in this program and actually found the resources to do so,” he says. “LAJH is doing a great job, and I am honored to be collaborating with the organization’s leadership to care for members of our local community.”Going forward, LAJH plans to add additional specialty services based on the CHF program model.“Our CHF Unit is just one of the steps we are taking toward offering personalized care to an aging senior population,” says Dale Surowitz, Los Angeles Jewish Health’s president and chief executive officer. “We look forward to developing innovative approaches that will keep seniors healthy and enhance the quality of their lives.”

The Auerbach Geriatric Psychiatric Unit is an innovative hospital for short-term geriatric acute psychiatric care. Our state-of-the-art psychiatric hospital is a preferred choice in Los Angeles County and incorporates Los Angeles Jewish Health’s nationally acclaimed model of compassionate, high-quality care. With a specialized psychiatric team and an interdisciplinary treatment approach, we focus on reducing symptoms and treating the underlying condition in a calm, nurturing environment.We value our employees! We offer long term employment opportunities with job stability, including supporting and encouraging career growth advancement. We offer Health, Dental and Vision insurance, Paid Time Off, 9 Paid Holidays, 403(b) with Matching Retirement Plan, Life insurance (paid by the company) and a team spirit workplace culture. Responsibilities:As assigned, assume the administrative authority, responsibility and accountability of performing the role and responsibilities of the RN Charge Nurse.Review daily assignment schedule to assure each individual staff member and position listed is on duty, assigned to appropriate work assignments and scheduled duty hours, as well as the supervisory staff assigned for each shift review all call-ins for shift and succeeding shifts. Replace absent personnel per department’s staffing policy.Completes M.A.B. certification class on hire and annually.Assures that a comprehensive assessment, including but not limited to suicidal ideation and homicidal ideation, is completed upon admission, every 12-hours, and with any change of behaviors.Assures that documentation is complete in the medical record, including but not limited to: shift charting, patient/family teaching, individual and group attendances, MD orders notedCommunicates with covering provider and staff regarding changes in condition, problems or clinical concerns regarding patient care. Shares necessary information with unit staff.Involves patient in identifying and effectively utilizing coping skills to help the patient maintain safety and improve overall mental, physical well-being.Receive report from RNs on the prior shift, including but not limited to changes of condition, scheduled discharges, pending intakes, pending laboratory orders, safety concerns.Audit and monitor all patients, for reactions to treatment by the patient and appropriate documentation reflecting patient’s condition.Initiate the Patient Care Plans for all assigned patients. Each shift and as warranted by changes in the patient’s condition, assure that all care plans are current and reflect patient individualized needs and goals.Observe nursing and therapy service personnel to assure established safety procedures are followed in the use of equipment and supplies.Other related duties and responsibilities that may become necessary to assure the needs of the organization and patients are met.Able to work 7 p.m. – 7 a.m. shift.Education and Experience:Must possess a current license to practice as registered nurse (RN) within the State of California.Must have, as a minimum, six (6) months experience as a registered nurse (RN) in an acute care medical-surgical or psychiatric facility. Experience must be recent, within the last 12-months.Minimum of two (2) years supervisory experience in psychiatric care is preferred.Basic Life Support certificate (BLS) required.Assaultive Behavior training, Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB), and certification required within three (3) months of hire Los Angeles County LPS Authorization within nine (9) months of hire.Must possess the ability to interact with personnel, patients/residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public in a professional manner.Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.Must have the ability, as well as the willingness, to provide therapeutic care to all patients/residents.Must be able to clearly communicate, verbal and written, information concerning a patient/resident’s condition.Join us at Los Angeles Jewish Health to make a difference in the lives of seniors in our community. Apply now to be part of our compassionate team dedicated to providing exceptional care.

The nursing profession in California is in dire need of reinforcements: Estimates show a statewide shortage of nurses made worse by burnout from the COVID-19 pandemic. In August, Los Angeles Jewish Health (LAJH) continued doing its part to increase the numbers of talented nurses by graduating a new class from its highly regarded Annenberg School of Nursing (ASN).The 18 graduates join a long list of distinguished alumni making a critical difference in the well-being of seniors at LAJH, as well as many other health agencies, hospitals, and care settings  across Los Angeles and beyond.“This year’s class should be incredibly proud of their achievements, not only because they worked hard and distinguished themselves, but also because they are now equipped to go out into the world and help strengthen their local communities,” says Amandeep Kaur, director of the nursing school.It was standing room only for the crowd of more than 400 attendees, who joined the graduates for a moving and meaningful ceremony at LAJH’s Pepp Center Dining Room, located on the Eisenberg Village campus. Executive leadership from LAJH participated in the event, among them Chief Human Resources Officer Alyssa Alderman, who served as master of ceremonies; Rabbi Karen Bender, chief mission officer; Rabbi Ron Goldberg, Eisenberg Village rabbi; and Sheldon Steier, president of the ASN Board of Directors.The graduates represent the best and brightest of a new generation of nurses. Entry into the school is competitive: Out of more than 100 applicants, only 24 make the cut for admission to each class. Many of those individuals—including 16 of this year’s 18 graduates—are the first in their families to have earned a college degree.Student speakers played a prominent role in the ceremony. Class valedictorian Kierra Westbrooks spoke movingly about what motivated her to pursue a career in nursing and enroll at ASN.“During the COVID-19 pandemic, I watched the overwhelming need for nurses and felt helpless sitting at home,” she recalled. “That was the moment I knew I wanted a career where I could make a difference, ensuring I would never be deemed ‘non-essential’ again.”Jake Racimo, vice president of the Class of 2024, offered appreciation on behalf of his fellow graduates for the support they received during their ASN journeys.“I want to extend my thanks to LAJH and the Annenberg Foundation for the generous donations you have given to this program, not only to assist the students financially, but also to make our dreams into a reality,” he said. “And to the board of directors at LAJH and ASN and to [LAJH President and CEO] Dale Surowitz, thank you for navigating us toward a successful nursing career.”Class president Ashley Davis, who received the coveted Florence Nightingale Award, congratulated her peers on reaching such an important milestone.“We finally made it to the finish line,” she said. “I can’t wait to see what life has in store for us.” ASN Graduation Gallery Click Here For More Graduation Pictures Click Here

During a summer filled with exciting coverage of the 2024 Olympics in Paris, there was another, event right here in Los Angeles that brought talented athletes out to shine. This August, Los Angeles Jewish Health hosted its own Senior Olympics, engaging dozens of residents of the Joyce Eisenberg-Keefer Medical Center in an afternoon of fun and stimulating activities, enabling them to join in the celebratory spirit inspired by the Paris games.Critical to the success of the Senior Olympics was the outstanding participation of nearly 20  staff members from Bank of America, including Larry Schnaid, past president of Los Angeles Jewish Health’s support group, The Guardians. Led by Judy Friedman-Rudzki, director and senior treasury officer at Bank of America and LAJH’s current board chair, the energetic group were active participants as part of the bank’s long-time dedication to volunteerism and civic engagement. Bank of America encourages its more than 200,000 employees to be active in their local communities, to support the organizations that revitalize their communities. Collectively, bank employees log millions of volunteer hours each year.“Bank of America believes its employees should give back because we are part of the tapestry of the community,” notes Judy Friedman-Rudzki, director and senior treasury officer at the bank and LAJH’s new board chair. “I am thrilled that, through events like the Senior Olympics, I can help bring two fantastic organizations—LAJH and Bank of America— together to make a critical difference for seniors in Los Angeles and beyond.”These types of collaborations help LAJH improve the health and well-being of thousands of seniors each year. “Judy and her dedicated colleagues at Bank of America are wonderful partners with us,” says Dale Surowitz, LAJH’s president and chief executive officer. “The generosity of groups like theirs helps extend our reach into the community and bolsters our impact as a key health resource for so many seniors citywide.”The Senior Olympics event was classic LAJH—finding creative ways to engage and challenge seniors as they enjoyed the company of fellow residents, staff and especially the new friendships made with the outstanding Bank of America volunteers. LAJH’s staff lead for planning and orchestrating the event was Susan Leitch, director of therapeutic activities. “Programs like this promote socialization, friendly competition, and feelings of self-worth and satisfaction among our residents. They also instill a sense of camaraderie between residents and their peers,” she says. “This Senior Olympics event was fantastically successful: The day after, residents kept asking when we’d be having the next one. We have already started to plan a version of the games for next year!”  Participating residents had six games to test their skills: Tic-Tac-Toe, Giant Dartboard (using cloth balls instead of darts), Basketball, Badminton, Cornhole, and Bowl Chipper, a variation on golf. All games were held indoors, keeping residents nice and cool from the late summer San Fernando Valley heat. The lobby and multipurpose room were decorated in the spirit of the Olympics, including flags from around the world and banners hanging from the ceiling, lending the space an international air.Participants included 101-year-old LAJH resident Sadie Migden and Suzanne Blum, an 86-year-old resident who stopped by to check out the event, which she says was indicative of the level of care LAJH puts into everything it does. “LAJH does so many things well,” she says. “This is the best place in the city for skilled nursing care; you can rest assured that if you need help with something, you can find that help here.”Click here for a full gallery of images from the Resident Olympics with Bank of AmericaFor More Images from the Resident Olympics with Bank of America Click Here