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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 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.

(RESEDA, CA – November 25, 2024) On September 1, 2024, Gideon Orion and Yossi Reinstein commenced their two-year term as Co-Presidents of The Guardians, a philanthropic volunteer group of Los Angeles Jewish Health in its 86th year supporting LAJH. The duo were unanimously confirmed by the board of directors earlier this year. The focus of the group is to raise funds to support the 4,000+ seniors cared for by the non-profit organization each year. Yossi and Gideon have a rich history with both The Guardians and LAJH. They had previously served The Guardians as Co-Chairs of the Young Men's Division, held various executive board positions, and have been integral in chairing some of the organization’s largest events, including the 2023 Guardians Comedy Night featuring Sarah Silverman and Jeff Ross (Yossi), and the 2024 Guardians Real Estate Dinner honoring Ben Leeds and Fred Leeds (Gideon).For Yossi, The Guardians and Los Angeles Jewish Health have long been part of his life, with his grandfather, Harry Berrin, having served as Guardians President in 1975. "The mission of The Guardians and Los Angeles Jewish Health is immensely near and dear to me," said Yossi, who after moving from Boston to Los Angeles was encouraged to join The Guardians by family friend and renowned philanthropist Joyce Eisenberg-Keefer. Gideon's Guardians story began over a decade ago, with former CEO-President of Los Angeles Jewish Health, Molly Forrest, inviting the new Guardian to also join the board of directors for LAJH’s Eisenberg Village and Grancell Village in-residence campuses. A nationally recognized healthcare real estate broker specializing in the sale of senior living and skilled nursing facilities, along with being elected as Co-President of The Guardians, Gideon continues to serve on the Board of Directors for Los Angeles Jewish Health and currently chairs the In-Residence Services subsidiary board.In commenting on the leadership appointments, President and CEO of Los Angeles Jewish Health, Dale Surowitz said, "We are delighted to have Gideon and Yossi take the helm, bringing their enthusiasm and fresh vision as they embark on leading the work of The Guardians over the next two years. This commitment continues to build upon the outstanding support they have already demonstrated to the seniors we care for each day at Los Angeles Jewish Health”.   Yossi Reinstein and Gideon Orion ### About The Guardians: The Guardians of Los Angeles Jewish Health is a group of men and women committed to supporting the seniors cared for by Los Angeles Jewish Health. Since 1938, the mission of the Guardians has been to provide financial support for members of the community who are served by Los Angeles Jewish Health through residential and community-based programs. The Guardians Young Men’s and Young Women’s Divisions were founded to bring younger community members to support The Guardians and prepare future leaders. These groups hold activities geared to their interests as well as provide leadership and social opportunities for members in their ‘20s and ‘30s. For more information, visit LAGuardians.org.  About Los Angeles Jewish Health:Founded in 1912, Los Angeles Jewish Health is the largest non-profit, single-source provider of comprehensive senior healthcare services in the Los Angeles area, serving nearly 4,000 people each year. At Los Angeles Jewish Health, thousands of seniors benefit from community-based and in-residence care and services. Programs include independent living; assisted living; senior behavioral health; short-term rehabilitation; skilled nursing; PACE (Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly); hospice & palliative care; and geriatric health and memory care. Los Angeles Jewish Health is also home to the Annenberg School of Nursing. About Gideon Orion: Gideon Orion is a Managing Director and California broker of record for Walker & Dunlop. With a focus on the sale of senior living and skilled nursing assets, over his 17-year real estate career, Gideon has closed transactions valued at over $4.0 billion on behalf of his clients, including 10 transactions valued at over $100M. A trusted advisor to his clients for his market expertise and relationships within the industry, Gideon provides a strategic role relating to the disposition of real estate portfolios, as well as single-asset sales and PropCo/OpCo joint venture transactions. Clients include traded and non-traded REITs, real estate private equity firms, national and regional senior housing operators, high-net-worth investors, family offices, and non-profit corporations. Gideon earned a Bachelor of Arts in communication studies from California State University, Northridge, and is a former California Champion Speaker for Toastmasters International. Additionally, he is a member of the Board of Directors for Los Angeles Jewish Health, and chairs the In-Residence Services Board for LAJH.  About Yossi Reinstein: Yossi Reinstein is an accomplished real estate developer and the Principal of Maker Kitchens Group, a forward-thinking development firm specializing in the acquisition and repurposing of distressed industrial and retail assets into vibrant multi-tenant Commercial Kitchen Centers. His innovative approach to real estate not only revitalizes neighborhoods but also supports local food entrepreneurs.As a guest lecturer at UCLA Anderson School of Management's Ziman Center for Real Estate, Yossi shares his insights and expertise with the next generation of leaders in the industry. His dedication to community service is evident through his active involvement in various philanthropic initiatives. He co-chaired The Guardians' Young Men's Division from 2015 to 2017 and played a key role in rebranding The Jewish Home for the Aging to LA Jewish Health. From 2022 to 2024, he served as Vice President of Public Relations for The Guardians, where he furthered their mission of support and advocacy.In 2019, Yossi helped the Pico Union Project rebuild their Commercial Kitchen Commissary, demonstrating his commitment to enhancing local food infrastructure. He also contributed to the strategic planning committee for Habonim Dror and Camp Gilboa, assisting the organization in navigating cash flow opportunities related to valuable real estate assets they needed to reposition. An alumnus of the Community Leadership Institute of the Jewish Federation, Yossi completed a two-year program focused on effectively aiding individuals in need across Greater Los Angeles. His commitment to community engagement extends to international outreach, having spent ten days in Israel in late 2022 meeting with local leaders to explore avenues for support.Yossi has also served on the Brawerman Fellowship Selection Committee for 2022 and 2023, where he evaluated hundreds of applications and helped allocate grants to deserving Jewish high school students in need.He resides in Los Angeles with his wife, Hannah, and their three children: Walter, Billie and Jane. Yossi’s passion for real estate development, community service, and education reflects his dedication to making a meaningful impact both locally and beyond. 

Around the world, December is a time for gift-giving, family meals, and shared celebration. It is also a time for music: from Chanukah medleys to Christmas classics, holiday tunes are the soundtrack of the season.At Los Angeles Jewish Health, music plays an integral part of uplifting seniors’ spirits and enhancing their health and wellness throughout the year, from birthdays to holidays and beyond. Well-documented evidence shows that music has numerous health benefits for people of all ages, perhaps none more so than members of an aging population.“Listening to music can help with anxiety, depression, and stress; it can also help reduce blood pressure and improve sleep,” says Noah Marco, MD, LAJH’s chief medical officer. “In addition, it activates parts of the brain that are involved in thinking, movement, and emotion. It’s been shown to help people recovering from a stroke with verbal memory and focus, and to connect people suffering from advanced dementia to their positive past memories.”Supporting seniors through music is a major focus of life at LAJH. The Music Therapy Program at the Brandman Centers for Senior Care PACE is just one example. A board-certified music therapist brings instruments to the center and involves participants in expressing themselves musically: singing and making rhythms while reflecting on how music has shaped their lives.Board-Certified Music Therapist Sara brings instruments to Brandman Centers for Senior Care PACE in Reseda“The program is awesome—the music is just wonderful. It helps you relax, stay calm, and it helps you mentally because by singing together with people in a group, you know you’re not alone,” says program participant Theresa Vincent. “I would encourage everybody to do music therapy at Brandman!”Music therapy is also provided to residents through a partnership with California State University, Northridge (CSUN). The collaboration brings students working toward their music therapy degree to LAJH, where they engage residents with percussion-based instruments and population-appropriate activities.The CSUN students’ effort and skill are deeply appreciated by those who take part in the gatherings. “These students bring so much joy and make us feel better, we forget about our troubles and are just happy,” says one memory care resident at LAJH’s Goldenberg-Ziman Special Care Center.Goldenberg-Ziman Special Care Center residents enjoy instruments provided by CSUN studentsAt the Joyce Eisenberg-Keefer Medical Center, residents participate in a different type of music therapy: the Wahlbangers Drum Circle, which leads them through low-impact exercises proven to activate both hemispheres of the brain.“From helping residents modulate their emotions to encouraging concentration and cooperation, the benefits of the drum circle are many-fold,” says Susan Leitch, director of therapeutic activities. “The activity is universally accessible: Everyone can play, no matter their experience level.”Wahlbangers Drum Circle leads musical participation at Joyce Eisenberg-Keefer Medical CenterYoung people frequently share their musical gifts with LAJH residents. “We are extremely fortunate to have so many talented individual musicians and groups volunteer from colleges, secondary schools, and synagogues. They visit LAJH almost weekly,” says LAJH Special Projects Coordinator Julie Lockman-Gold, whose role is supported in part by the Steven Ohren Foundation. In one instance, a resident had not played his bass in years, due to a stroke that made it challenging for him. A caring visit by a music major in college enabled him to feel confident in picking up his bass, and they played tunes together throughout the afternoon. Resident Andy jams on his bass guitar with a volunteer music majorThe number of outstanding performances is too numerous to list. Shining examples include a college student who has been playing the cello for LAJH audiences since he was in high school and a jazz band that performs for LAJH’s annual “Senior-Senior Prom.” Schools that have visited the campuses include UCLA, de Toledo High School, Brentwood School, Harvard-Westlake, Sierra Canyon School, Kadima Conservatory, and more. Jazz musicians from de Toledo High School play for the annual Senior-Senior dance at Eisenberg VillageIn honor of Father’s Day and thanks to support from the Steven Ohren Foundation, the Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles, the largest majority African American orchestra in America, treated residents to a moving concert. “I always tell residents, ‘You don’t have to go to Disney Hall to hear a phenomenal concert,’” says Stacy Orbach, Los Angeles Jewish Health’s director of volunteer services, “because we bring the sounds of Walt Disney Concert Hall to you!”The Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles treated residents of the Joyce Eisenberg-Keefer Medical Center to a Father's Day concertMusic plays a central role in LAJH’s Jewish holiday celebrations, as well. At Passover and Yom Ha’atzmaut, Jewish music specialist Cindy Paley joins Chief Mission Officer Rabbi Karen Bender and Rabbi Ron Goldman in leading residents in song. Shabbat and other prayer services also prominently feature music. “Our residents love music, so we incorporate it into so much of what we do here,” says Rabbi Bender. “Especially when we play Israeli or Yiddish songs, people respond so positively because that music really brings back memories.”Cindy Paley leads Grancell Village in celebrationThe music agenda at Fountainview at Eisenberg Village is robust. Entertainment is available two Saturday evenings a month, including a summer concert series. Music is also a pivotal component of holidays at Fountainview: the Swing Dolls, a 1940s-style, Andrew Sisters tribute band, performed this past Veteran’s Day and July 4th, and during Chanukah residents will enjoy the musical stylings of a traditional klezmer band.The Swing Dolls bring classic tunes to Fountainview at Eisenberg VillageLAJH’s myriad of music programs and therapies are made possible by the support of generous benefactors including The Steven Ohren Foundation—dedicated to assisting the elderly with medical and living expenses, with a special emphasis on the Jewish population—and Mount Sinai Memorial Parks and Mortuaries, a longtime supporter of LAJH residents, which recently made a gift to help expand LAJH’s music programs. Individual donors are also essential for the ability of the music programs to thrive.Residents at LAJH find many opportunities to showcase their own musical talents, as well.  Whether playing a piano inside one of the residential buildings, staging a Passover play or Purim spiel, or teaming up with fellow residents to write and compose songs, many talented residents participate in the world of music available to them.Residents of Joyce Eisenberg-Keefer Medical Center wrote and performed their own musical Purim spiel“Music truly infuses everything at LAJH,” says Annette Weinberg, LAJH’s campus lifestyle and enrichment director for Eisenberg Village. “Watching residents’ faces light up when the music starts is just the most amazing thing.”

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 CNA/Mental Health Worker’s responsibilities are but not limited to:Responsibilities Participate in and receive the nursing report upon reporting for duty. Make rounds with the on-coming personnel. Answer patient request and call lights promptly.Assist patients with all applicable ADLs: lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting patients into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc. bowel and bladder functions (i.e., take to bathroom, offer bedpan/urinal, portable commode, etc.), showers, and baths as assigned, daily indwelling catheter care, (i.e., empty bag, gravity flow observation).Provide daily grooming and perineal care. Assist with the application of slings, elastic bandages, binders, etc. as instructed by charge nurse. Give tepid sponge baths, Assist with feeding as indicated (i.e., cutting foods, feeding, assist in dining room supervision, tray passing, cleaning patient after meals, etc.).Assist patients in preparing for medical tests (i.e., lab work, x ray, therapy, dental, etc.), activities and social programs (i.e., religious services, parties, visitors, etc.) Assist in transporting patients to/from appointments, activity and social programs, etc., as necessary.Ensures that utility room, kitchen, pantries, supply rooms and nurse’s lounge are maintained in a neat and orderly fashion. Remove dirty diaper barrels and put linen carts away before tray pass. Check and arrange closets in a weekly basis.Transport involuntary patients to mental health court for hearings and proceedings. Apply and manage restraints as ordered and needed for combative, assaultive or patient’s who attempt to elope. Maintain communications with the unit and charge nurse to ensure safe delivery and return.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 patient’s condition.Document pertinent patient information and inform nurse of any change in condition specific to behavior monitors, close watch, daily vital signs and weights.Assures no sharp items, eating utensils, food, gait belts or any other items that may be used by patients to cause harm if left unattended in environment.Follows treatment plan and behavior instructions for redirection of patient’s behaviors.Constantly observes patient behaviors and promptly intervene when any inappropriate behavior occurs; report any new behaviors to licensed nurse; documents behaviors on close observation sheet.Other duties as required.Able to work a 7pm – 7am shift.Experience and SkillsMust be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.Must have, as a minimum, six (6) months experience as a certified nursing assistant (CNA), preferably in an acute care medical-surgical or psychiatric facility. Experience must be recent, within the last 12-months.Strong preference for previous inpatient psychiatric hospital experience.Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) competency within 90 days of hire.Must have current CNA certification by the State of California.At least 1-year experience working in mental health/psychiatric unit is preferred.Verification of CPR (BLS) training.Background clearance, TB screening and successful completion of a health examination by a LAJHealth Nurse Practitioner or M.D.Experience with geriatric population preferred, knowledge of CMS Conditions of Participation. 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 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.

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 Social Worker’s responsibilities are but not limited to: Responsibilities • Assessment / Reassessment: Assists in the completion of an initial psycho-social assessment within 72 hours of a patient admission utilizing input from the patient and patient’s authorized representative. Documents individual and group interventions daily in the attendance record. Completes progress notes including psycho-social evaluation weekly or more often, as needed. • Documentation: Writes progress note on admission, weekly, upon discharge and as needed with new concerns, significant change of behaviors, response to interventions and when new interventions are needed as well as discharge plans. Completes daily documentation of individual and group interventions as directed. • Discharge Planning / Utilization Review: Initiates discharge planning on admission and coordinates the discharge process with the patient, patient’s authorized representatives and other resources.. • Treatment planning: Assures that treatment plans include appropriate social service interventions within 72 hours of patient’s admission and are updated with each change of condition, change in behaviors and at least weekly. Assures that the patient / patient’s authorized representatives are involved in development of the treatment plan and sign the treatment plan to acknowledge agreement with the treatment plan. • Provides discharge planning and documents medical necessity. • Assists patient and patient’s authorized representative select an appropriate after care placement when needed. • Assist with therapeutic activities, specifically leading 1-2 patient groups per week. • Manages unit case load in an efficient manner and coordinates responsibilities with L.C.S.W. • Participates in development, review, revision and implementation of policies and procedures for the Acute Psychiatric Unit as needed. • Conducts regular unit rounds with LCSW and other interdisciplinary team members as appropriate to identify care and environmental issues and implement corrections as appropriate. • Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement: Actively participates in the Acute Psychiatric Unit Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program. Reviews indicators for social service on a pre-assigned basis, makes any necessary corrections and makes recommendations for improvement to the QA and PI Committee at least quarterly. • Assists with coordinating transfers to other acute psychiatric facilities providing involuntary care when needed. • Assures security of environment to prevent exit of patients attempting to elope. Implements the facility procedure for elopement if any patient leaves the facility without permission. • Other duties as required. Experience and Skills Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Masters Degree in Social Work with acute inpatient geriatric psychiatry experience preferred. A minimum of 1 year of hospital experience strongly preferred. Strong preference for previous inpatient psychiatric hospital experience. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire. Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training certification within 90 days of hire.

Signature Los Angeles Jewish Health program ushers in its next chapter (RESEDA, CA – December 26, 2024) Los Angeles Jewish Health’s (LAJH) Brandman Centers for Senior Care PACE has appointed industry veteran Kim Stratman as Vice President, LAJH announced. Stratman will serve in a critical position at a time of growth for LAJH’s successful PACE program.Stratman comes to the Brandman Centers from St. Paul’s Senior Services, which has been caring for San Diego seniors for over 60 years. As Vice President of Operations and Housing at St. Paul’s, she developed a track record of accomplishment serving the frail elderly.“Like LAJH, St. Paul’s offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, skilled nursing, and PACE programs,” Stratman said. “I’m excited to build on the knowledge I gleaned during more than a decade at St. Paul’s and to find new opportunities through the Brandman Centers to enrich the lives of seniors in the greater L.A. area.”Under her direction, the Brandman Centers will pursue ambitious plans for program expansion.“We are busy preparing to establish new facilities in Van Nuys, South Bay, and Palm Springs, adding to our current sites in Reseda and West L.A.,” Stratman said. “Our goal is to open the doors in 2026.”Stratman will be assume the role and responsibilities of Brandman Centers’ longtime Vice President Susie Fishenfeld. During her decade-long tenure, Fishenfeld was a key driver in launching PACE at LAJH and driving its success.“Susie has made invaluable contributions to our organization and has been absolutely instrumental to our PACE program’s ability to thrive,” said Larissa Stepanians, LAJH’s Chief Operating Officer. “I am grateful to have had her as a wonderful colleague and to have benefited from her incredible expertise.”Stratman’s arrival signals a deepening of LAJH’s commitment to maintaining the Brandman Centers as a pillar of its community outreach services.“We’re going to continue increasing our impact as we work to give more seniors access to high quality, all-inclusive care,” Stratman said. “It’s amazing to see the ways in which programs like ours can improve seniors’ lives.” 

Executive leadership has always been one of the signature strengths of Los Angeles Jewish Health’s Brandman Centers for Senior Care PACE. This past fall, LAJH added another exceptional leader to its roster when it welcomed Kim Stratman as the Brandman Centers’ new vice president.Kim comes to the Brandman Centers from St. Paul’s Senior Services, which has been caring for San Diego seniors for over 60 years. As vice president of operations and housing at St. Paul’s, she developed a track record of accomplishments serving the frail elderly—experience she looks forward to bringing to her work at the Brandman Centers.“Like LAJH, St. Paul’s offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, skilled nursing, and PACE programs,” Kim says. “I’m excited to build on the knowledge I gleaned during more than a decade at St. Paul’s and to find new opportunities through the Brandman Centers to enrich the lives of seniors in the greater L.A. area.”At LAJH, Kim will oversee the continued growth of the Brandman Centers for Senior Care PACE program.“We have an ambitious schedule for expansion, with new facilities planned in Van Nuys, the beach cities, and Palm Springs in addition to our current sites in Reseda and West L.A.,” Kim says. “Our goal is to have everything up and running sometime in 2026.”Kim will assume the role and responsibilities of Susie Fishenfeld, the Brandman Centers’ beloved long-time vice president. During her decade-long tenure, Susie was a key driver in launching PACE at LAJH and turning it into the vibrant and dynamic program it is today.“Susie has made invaluable contributions to our organization and has been absolutely instrumental to our PACE program’s ability to thrive,” says Larissa Stepanians, LAJH’s chief operating officer. “I am extraordinarily grateful to have had her as a wonderful colleague and to have benefited from her incredible expertise.”With Kim’s arrival, Larissa says, Brandman Centers is poised to reach new heights of success. “Kim has demonstrated a strong ability to spark innovation, foster collaboration, and achieve strategic goals,” Larissa notes. “We are extremely fortunate to have her overseeing PACE and its alignment with LAJH’s organizational mission.”As Kim sees it, central to advancing that mission is the commitment and cohesiveness of LAJH’s staff.“In the short time that I’ve been here, it’s already clear to me how wonderful this organization is and how much everybody cares about the team,” she says. “I feel so fortunate to now be a part of that.”With the staff’s support, Kim is eagerly preparing to broaden the Brandman Centers’ reach.“We’re going to continue increasing our impact as we work to give more seniors access to high-quality, all-inclusive care,” she says. “It’s amazing to see the ways in which we can improve seniors’ lives.”