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Meaningful social connections are essential to our well-being, especially as we age. In this lecture, we will discuss the importance of maintaining strong relationships with friends, family, and community members. We will also explore the challenges and opportunities that come with aging and how social connections can help us navigate these changes. Cost: Free Refreshments and Parking Available RSVP to [email protected] or call 818.758.5045   

We value our employees! We offer long-term employment opportunities with job stability, including supporting and encouraging career growth advancement.Skirball Hospice provides compassionate care, enabling individuals and families to overcome fear and discomfort to cope with loss and embrace the experience and value of each and every day of life. Hospice care recognizes the needs of patients who choose to remain where they live, outside of the hospital so they can be surrounded by loved ones when hospitalization is no longer expected to cure their illness. Skirball Hospice provides the support that allows that patient to spend the last stages of life in a loving environment, comforted by friends and family, and free from discomfort.Responsibilities:Exemplary customer service skills.IV, stoma, catheter and wound care skills.G-Tube skills and Prach care.Strong documentation ability is a must.Able and willing to drive.Experience and Skills:Current RN License within the State of California.2 years of minimal experience including IV and wound care.Previous Hospice experience preferred.Graduate of an accredited school of registered nursing. BSN preferred.Certification in Hospice and Palliative Nursing is desired.Bilingual in the following languages a plus: English/SpanishJoin 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.

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! Skirball Hospice provides compassionate care, enabling individuals and families to overcome fear and discomfort, to cope with loss, and embrace the experience and value of each and every day of life. Hospice care recognizes the needs of patients who choose to remain where they live, outside of the hospital so they can be surrounded by loved ones when hospitalization is no longer expected to cure their illness. Skirball Hospice provides the support that allows that patient to spend the last stages of life in a loving environment, comforted by friends and family, and free from discomfort.Responsibilities:Performs patient psychosocial assessments to augment existing services and contributes to the plan of treatment.Reports changes in the patient’s conditions and needs to the RN Case Manager or Director of Patient Care Services.Observes safety hazards in the patient’s and organizations environments and takes appropriate steps to reduce or eliminate them.Assists the physician and other members of the health team in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to the patient’s terminal illness.Assesses for suicide risk, mental capacity, child, elder and/or dependent adult abuse and takes appropriate action.Assists in completion of advance directives, mortuary arrangements, funeral planning or facility placement.Provides assistance to staff and patient/family in ascertaining third party and financial resources and planning for financial coverage for services.Provides information and referral to appreciate community resources and/or legal entities.Advises and counsels hospice staff, patients and families, or community agencies in management of emergency situations/crises.Provides consultation and education to community to increase knowledge related to the hospice and serves as information source and education resource person to community, agency personnel and volunteers as appropriate.Maintains continuing education through academic studies, seminars, and workshops.Attends and participates in in-services, staff meetings and case conferences.Completes all documentation in an accurate and legible manner.Complies with hospice policies and procedures, laws and regulations and standards of practice.Experience and Skills:Must have, a Master’s degree in social work from school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.L.C.S.W. preferred but not required.Must have clinical experience relevant to the psychosocial needs of patients and families.Must have knowledge of psychosocial theories and experience with psychosocial treatment techniques with adults, children and groups.Ability to work with dying patients and their families.Excellent oral and written communication skills.Valid driver’s license and auto insurance. 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.

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 L.V.N.’s responsibilities are but not limited to:Responsibilities:Direct the day-to-day functions of the nursing assistants in accordance with current rules, regulations, nursing policies and procedures, and guidelines that govern JHA.Meet with assigned nursing staff, as well as support personnel, in planning the shifts’ services, programs, and activities (shift report), and inform them of the resident care plan.Receive/give the nursing report upon reporting in and ending shift duty hours.Ensure that all nursing service personnel are in compliance with their respective job descriptions.Make daily rounds of unit/shift to ensure that nursing service personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards. Report problem areas to the Nurse Supervisor. Develop work assignments for CNAs on shift. Meet with shift’s nursing personnel, on a regularly scheduled basis, to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas, and/or to improve services.Complete and file required record-keeping forms/charts upon the resident’s admission, transfer, and /or discharge.Chart nurses’ notes and care plans in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided to the resident, as well as the resident’s response to the care.Medication administration pass is completed and documented timely, accurately, and in accordance with established policies.Experience and Skills:Minimum 1 year of experience working in a rehab setting.Strong clinical and documentation skills.Strong communication, and supervision skills and a team player.Licensed as VN through the California Board of Vocational Nursing.Verification of CPR (BLS) and first aid training.Background clearance, TB screening, and successful completion of a health examination by a Los Angeles Jewish Health Nurse Practitioner or M.D.Flexible to work all shifts. 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.

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 C.N.A./R.N.A.’s responsibilities are but not limited to:Responsibilities:Assist resident in ambulatory training.Participates in feeding program: structures and techniques.Participates in ADL program.Demonstrates skill and tact with resident interaction/communication.Review care plan to ensure you are providing appropriate restorative nursing care.Observe and report the following: presence of pressure areas and skin breakdowns to prevent decubitus ulcers (bedsores), all injuries including those of an unknown source, including skin tears. Inform the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse of any changes in the resident's / patient’s condition.Watch for and report any change in room temperature, ventilation, lighting, etc. Ensure the resident's room is ready for receiving the resident (i.e., bed made, name tags up, admission kit available, etc.).Record all required entries in a timely fashion on flow sheets, such as meal %’s, BM , etc. using only authorized abbreviations established by this facility when recording information.Inventory and mark the resident's personal possessions as instructed.Assist residents with daily dental and mouth care (i.e., brushing teeth/dentures, oral hygiene, special mouth care, etc.).Assist residents with bath functions (i.e., bed bath, tub or shower bath, etc.) as directed.Assist residents with hair care (i.e., combing, brushing, shampooing, etc.), nail care (i.e., clipping, trimming, and cleaning the finger/toe nails). Shave male residents.Weigh and measure residents; measure and record temperatures, pulse, and respirations (TPR’s), as instructed.Participates in and attends the following: fire/safety programs and First Aid/CPR, attends a minimum of 75% of monthly meetings, in-services to maintain current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (48 hours) every two years.Follow established safety precautions in the performance of all duties. Wear and/or use safety equipment and supplies (e.g., gait belt, mechanical lifts, etc.) when lifting or moving residents. Report all hazardous conditions and equipment to the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse immediately. Demonstrates work practices in keeping with principals of proper body mechanics/ergonomics.Experience and Skills: Must have current CNA certification by the State of California.Skilled Nursing Facility experience and with residents suffering from Alzheimer’s or dementia, a plus.Verification of CPR (BLS) and first aid training.Background clearance, TB screening and successful completion of a health examination by a Los Angeles Jewish Health Nurse Practitioner or M.D. 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.

Los Angeles Jewish Health is dedicated to ensuring the wellbeing of thousands of seniors each year. Physical health is just one indicator of how older adults are faring; mental and social health are also critical markers. This was the focus of a recent event held at LAJH’s Fountainview at Eisenberg Village featuring noted scholar Lené Levy-Storms, PhD.An associate professor of social welfare and medicine/geriatrics at UCLA, Dr. Levy-Storms addressed a near capacity crowd in the Fountainview Theatre about the importance of nurturing and maintaining social connections. It’s a topic that is drawing more attention as researchers deepen their understanding of the ways in which social health impacts human lives.“It’s programmed in our DNA to be social,” Dr. Levy-Storms said. “In fact, scientific literature shows that not having adequate social connections can yield the same adverse health effects as obesity and smoking.”Dr. Levy-Storms addresses the crowd at the Fountainview TheatreThis year, the U.S. Surgeon General released a report detailing what he called the country’s current “epidemic of loneliness.” According to the report, too many Americans feel an acute sense of social isolation. Dr. Levy-Storms noted that shining a light on the problem is essential to fixing it, since lack of awareness has prevented the development of vital resources.“We don’t have a healthcare system designed to give us remedies when we’re ailing from social health issues,” she said. “Beyond the healthcare arena, there’s also a big emphasis in our society on building up financial capital, and especially saving for retirement and older age. But where’s our social capital? What’s going to sustain us to feel connected as we get older and start to lose some of the people in our lives?”Dr. Levy-Storms’ talk was part of LAJH’s larger efforts around assessing urgent community needs. “Part of being a licensed nonprofit hospital means continually gauging how best to serve the people who rely on our care,” says Ilana Springer, the CEO and administrator of LAJH’s Joyce Eisenberg Keefer Medical Center. “Our most recent assessment revealed that seniors are particularly susceptible to isolation and loneliness, with 20%-40% reporting feeling lonely at any given point in time.”The solution, in Dr. Levy-Storms’ view, is not just building new relationships throughout our lives—it’s also making sure they are meaningful ones.“What is a meaningful relationship? The key is to establish emotional connections,” she said. “This requires us to get into a mindset of finding common ground with other people. It’s easy to say, ‘I don’t have anything in common with this person,’ but we can change that through listening and connecting with them. Then, hopefully, we experience reciprocity, where the listening goes both ways.”At the conclusion of Dr. Levy-Storm’s talk, the audience moved outside to chat over brownies and lemonade, giving them a chance to forge new connections and put her advice into practice.

 Leading foundation supports Southern California’s premier senior healthcare provider(LOS ANGELES, CA – October 2, 2024)  Los Angeles Jewish Health has received a $1 million donation from the Alfred E. Mann Charities Inc., a prominent Los Angeles-based charitable foundation that supports scientific advancement, education, community development, and cultural initiatives. The gift will support the newest location of LAJH’s Brandman Centers for Senior Care, a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE).Situated in the heart of L.A.’s Pico-Robertson neighborhood, the new Westside BCSC is a full-service adult day care center offering head-to-toe medical assistance, social activities, transportation, and home care services to eligible seniors. Through its 5,000-square-foot Wellness Center, the Westside BCSC’s coordinated team orchestrates comprehensive health services including medical and specialty care, behavioral health services, social work services, physical and occupational therapy services, home care services, prescription medications, and delicious meals. The Wellness Center is being named in the Alfred E. Mann Charities’ honor in recognition of its landmark gift, which will help advance the Westside BCSC’s work and play an important role in enabling the facility to serve more than 400 area seniors.“We are tremendously grateful to the Alfred E. Mann Charities for helping to further LAJH’s mission to provide excellence in senior care reflective of Jewish values for all,” said Dale Surowitz, LAJH’s president and chief executive officer. “Thanks to this gift, our newest Brandman Center will have critical resources to make a meaningful difference in seniors’ lives.”Each day, BCSC PACE offers a vital lifeline for frail, elderly adults still living in the community (more than 95% of program participants live outside of a nursing home). Most participants are dually eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid. Once they enroll, the BCSC becomes their exclusive provider for all medical needs—coordinating their appointments and care and eliminating the need for them to pay medical bills.For the Alfred E. Mann Charities, investing in the vision of the BCSC continues a longstanding partnership with Los Angeles Jewish Health.“We are proud supporters of LAJH, a community where every individual is valued and treated with kindness,” said Michael Dreyer, president of the Alfred E. Mann Charities, and Anoosheh Bostani, the organization’s chief financial officer. “The team is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for seniors by providing exceptional medical care rooted in compassion, respect, and dignity.” The Alfred E. Mann Wellness Center in the Brandman Centers for Senior Care West Los Angeles LocationExam room at the Mann Wellness CenterTreatment room at the Mann Wellness CenterDental Exam room at the Mann Wellness Center

Every year, Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur—the holiest days on the Jewish calendar—present Los Angeles Jewish Health residents with multiple opportunities for both celebration and reflection. This year’s holiday events were as wonderful as ever, marked by beautiful music, meaningful prayer, and cherished traditions.Led by Chief Mission Officer Rabbi Karen Bender, as well as Rabbi Ron Goldberg, the spiritual leader for the Eisenberg Village campus, LA Jewish Health’s holiday observances offered something for everyone of the Jewish faith. There were multiple religious services held across both residential campuses. In the main courtyard at Grancell Village, Rabbi Bender—assisted by her son, Holden—was joined by cantorial soloist Benzy Kogen. Services at the Goldenberg Ziman Special Care Center, officiated by Rabbi Ron, included cantorial soloist Joel Stern. At Fountainview at Eisenberg Village, Rabbi Bender and cantorial soloist Aria Gittelson led residents in the holiday liturgy.The Fountainview service had some particularly special and unexpected moments. Professional musician David Clymer, the grandson of resident Audrey Stein, was on hand to blow the shofar. He filled the room with gorgeous, powerful shofar blasts, uplifting the assembled residents. Unfortunately, Audrey was not among those gathered; she was under the weather and resting in her room. Determined to ensure his grandmother was able to hear the shofar during this season of High Holy Days, David, accompanied Rabbi Bender and Aria Gittelson, stood outside Audrey’s room and serenaded her while she stepped outside in the fresh air and lovingly listened from her balcony above.David Clymer, grandson of resident Audrey Stein blows the shofar as she looks on from the balcony“David was a trumpet player from the time he was little; I think that’s why he’s such a good shofar player,” says Audrey, who was delighted by her private concert. “Hearing him together with Rabbi Bender and Aria was so touching; I was crying the whole time.”For his part, David—a freelance musician who performs throughout West Los Angeles in addition to arranging and composing music—felt honored to perform for his grandmother and to participate in High Holy Day celebrations at LA Jewish Health.“My grandmother is such an amazing person. The amount of love she has for people and for travel has meant a lot for me in my life and has taught me to be a good person. It was a joy connecting with her at LA Jewish Health in this way,” he said.Another signature feature of the High Holy Days at LA Jewish Health this year: eating apples and honey to symbolize hopes for a sweet year ahead. Gathered around holiday tables, residents were able to dip apple slices in several different varieties of honey as they visited with peers and engaged in Jewish learning.Thanks to the ingenuity of Rabbi Bender, residents were also able to participate in the tradition of tashlich (“casting off”). Typically taking place on the afternoon of Rosh Hashanah, the tradition is one in which people symbolically cast away their sins by tossing bread crumbs into a flowing body of water. While LA Jewish Health residents could not all travel to the Pacific Ocean to perform the ceremony themselves, they carried out a modified exercise utilizing the crumbs and bowls of water. Then, Rabbi Bender collected bread crumbs from them and drove to the beach herself, casting the crumbs into the water on their behalf, in the last afternoon sun.“At LA Jewish Health, every resident matters, and we will stop at nothing to bring them the joy of the holidays and the joys of life,” Rabbi Bender says.  

The holiday of Sukkot—a Hebrew word meaning “booths” or “huts”—follows closely after Yom Kippur and is a joyous celebration of the autumn harvest. This year at Los Angeles Jewish Health, the holiday also marked another very special and happy occasion: the adult confirmation of three residents in their 80s and 90s who displayed their mastery of Jewish scholarship and prayer in front of a rapt audience of family and friends.Confirmation is a way for Jewish students of post-bar or bat mitzvah age to continue engaging with their tradition and confirm their commitment to Jewish life. Inside a gorgeous sukkah erected in the main courtyard of LAJH’s Grancell Village campus, the assembled guests listened to the women—Etta Spiegel, 96; Barbara Fallick, 82; and Linda Zweig, 81—all of whom had previously had adult bat mitzvahs, chant from the Torah and offer astute insights into Jewish history, ritual, and culture. The ceremony was held as a highlight of LAJH’s Friday afternoon Shabbat service, led by Chief Mission Officer Rabbi Karen Bender.“These women wanted to deepen their Jewish knowledge, and they studied with me for about a year in preparation for this day, ultimately becoming experts in an area of specific interest to them,” Rabbi Bender shared during the moving ceremony. “Their passion and determination are incredible to behold, and I am beyond excited for them to share what they’ve learned with you today.”Etta focused on the Passover story, making connections between the Pharoah of ancient Egypt and modern-day tyrants. Linda spoke about Midrash, a genre of Jewish commentary, and discussed the ways in which, when it comes to biblical interpretation, women (whose perspectives were once marginalized) are now empowered to be part of the conversation. Barbara delved into family dynamics in the Book of Genesis, with particular emphasis on the life of Jacob.At the conclusion of the service, Ilana Springer, CEO/administrator of the Joyce Eisenberg- Keefer Medical Center, presented each of the confirmands with a framed photograph of them with the Torah and complimented their dedication and drive. “Through their words and actions, these women demonstrate their faith, courage, and hope for the future of the Jewish people,” Springer said.LA Jewish Health Board Chair Judy Friedman-Rudzki gifted each of the women a sculpture, bearing their names and depicting a woman holding the Torah. “Your example shows us that there’s no limit to what we as women can accomplish!” she said.Also on hand was Dale Surowitz, LAJH’s president and chief executive officer, who congratulated the three residents on their tremendous effort and handed them each a certificate of adult confirmation to mark the occasion.“Thank you for showing all of us that age is only a number,” he said. “What you accomplished here makes clear that we can do anything if we put in the hard work and follow our hearts.”As she ended the service, Rabbi Bender offered Etta, Barbara, and Linda a special blessing and some heartfelt words of praise. “I have so much gratitude and respect for each of you,” she said. “You’ve truly inspired us all.” 

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 C.N.A./R.N.A.’s responsibilities are but not limited to:Responsibilities:Assist resident in ambulatory training.Participates in feeding program: structures and techniques.Participates in ADL program.Demonstrates skill and tact with resident interaction/communication.Review care plan to ensure you are providing appropriate restorative nursing care.Observe and report the following: presence of pressure areas and skin breakdowns to prevent decubitus ulcers (bedsores), all injuries including those of an unknown source, including skin tears. Inform the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse of any changes in the resident's / patient’s condition.Watch for and report any change in room temperature, ventilation, lighting, etc. Ensure the resident's room is ready for receiving the resident (i.e., bed made, name tags up, admission kit available, etc.).Record all required entries in a timely fashion on flow sheets, such as meal %’s, BM , etc. using only authorized abbreviations established by this facility when recording information.Inventory and mark the resident's personal possessions as instructed.Assist residents with daily dental and mouth care (i.e., brushing teeth/dentures, oral hygiene, special mouth care, etc.).Assist residents with bath functions (i.e., bed bath, tub or shower bath, etc.) as directed.Assist residents with hair care (i.e., combing, brushing, shampooing, etc.), nail care (i.e., clipping, trimming, and cleaning the finger/toe nails). Shave male residents.Weigh and measure residents; measure and record temperatures, pulse, and respirations (TPR’s), as instructed.Participates in and attends the following: fire/safety programs and First Aid/CPR, attends a minimum of 75% of monthly meetings, in-services to maintain current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (48 hours) every two years.Follow established safety precautions in the performance of all duties. Wear and/or use safety equipment and supplies (e.g., gait belt, mechanical lifts, etc.) when lifting or moving residents. Report all hazardous conditions and equipment to the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse immediately. Demonstrates work practices in keeping with principals of proper body mechanics/ergonomics. Experience and Skills:Must have current CNA certification by the State of California.Skilled Nursing Facility experience and with residents suffering from Alzheimer’s or dementia, a plus.Verification of CPR (BLS) and first aid training.Background clearance, TB screening and successful completion of a health examination by a Los Angeles Jewish Health Nurse Practitioner or M.D. 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.