Maxim Healthcare

As a nationwide provider of health care services, Maxim has been making a difference in our communities for years. In addition to providing hourly in-home care, we dedicate continued time and resources to delivering contracted 1:1 nursing in schools across the country.

To learn more, go to: https://www.maximhealthcare.com/in-home-care-services/pediatrics/school-nursing/

Take an inside look at 2023 National Caregiver of the Year celebration in Orlando, FL last month!

Every year, Maxim’s Caregiver of the Year program recognizes caregivers who embody our values and demonstrate excellence. We are fortunate to have an incredible group of healthcare workers who make a tangible impact on the lives of the patients and families they serve.



https://www.maximhealthcare.com/about-maxim-healthcare/maxim-caregiver-of-the-year/

Get to know our 2023 Behavioral Caregiver of the Year, Vijenti “VJ” Naiker!

VJ works as an Intensive Behavior Support Provider out of our Emeryville, CA, Behavioral office and has been with Maxim for five years. Since joining the team, VJ has served more than five clients, including some high-acuity clients with extensive needs and problem behaviors.

Currently, VJ is providing care to Jason Chandler, a 38-year-old with developmental delays. Her support extends beyond helping Jason with daily tasks and participating in activities like the Special Olympics. VJ’s presence and assistance also gives Penny, Jason’s mom, the much-needed respite to care for herself and her other son.

VJ has won the Emeryville office’s Monthly Star Award multiple times due to the quality of her work in the field and her interactions with team members in the office. Claire Palmer, Business Development Manager, shared, “VJ is an incredibly hard worker and has made a huge difference in the lives of many people. She is a rock of support. She is ethical and client-focused 100% of the time.”

https://www.maximhealthcare.com/healthcare-blog/vijenti-naiker-caregiver-of-the-year/

In April we had the opportunity to meet with nearly 1,000 leaders at our National Meeting in Orlando, FL. It was an incredible time of connection, learning, and focus on our mission.

Our mission to enhance the quality of life within our communities will continue to remain the foundation of why we do what we do. At the meeting, we revealed our new tagline succinctly capturing this mission statement and the spirit of Maxim even further.

"I think my biggest goal in life is to celebrate my children's successes."

One of Maxim’s organizational goals is to embody a culture of mutual trust and respect, diversity & inclusion, and servant leadership.

We talked to Laurie Phipps, Area Vice President, Clinical Operations, to learn what diversity and inclusion means to her.

Get to know our 2023 North Region Caregiver of the Year, Pam Robinette, RN!

Pam has been a Maxim nurse for 17 years and has become a valuable member of the team. Kim Kenney, Clinical Supervisor, shared, “Not only is Pam an exemplary and compassionate nurse to her patients, but a kind soul to her coworkers. She treats everyone with kindness and respect and is willing to help anyone that is in need.”

Since 2022, Pam has cared for Aiden, a medically complex 14-year-old patient with Down Syndrome who uses a feeding tube and pacemaker. Although he previously had a trach – due to the advanced care that Pam provided, he no longer uses it. Aiden has also made progress with his activities of daily living.

“She’s exactly the type of nurse you would want to take care of your loved ones,” shared Cecelia Wyman, Recruitment Operations Manager – a sentiment that has been echoed by many people in the West Cleveland office who have had the privilege of working with Pam. Her commitment to her patients and profession is unwavering. Pam commented, “I’m happy going to work, I love being a nurse, I love taking care of people. I feel like I wake up every day and I can make a difference in the world.”

https://www.maximhealthcare.com/healthcare-blog/pam-robinette-caregiver-of-the-year/

Happy Nurses Week!

This is the story of Locker, his family, and the dedicated nurses who care for him in the comfort of his home, including a recent college graduate, Alexis "Lexi" Love, LPN.

We want to take a moment to recognize all nurses. From our novice nurses to our team of clinical leaders, thank you for all that you do!

Maxim Healthcare Services is elevating care to empower lives.

Get to know our West Region Caregiver of the Year, Tina Araya, LVN!

Since 2022, Tina has cared for Larry, a man with ALS who relies on a ventilator. “Larry was diagnosed with ALS two years ago,” recalls Virginia, Larry’s wife. He used to be very active—he played basketball, football and was a runner.” Since being assigned to his case, Tina has built a connection with Larry and his family and jumped into providing care.

Tina’s impact on Larry’s life is immeasurable. She was recently asked to help Larry attend his son Nathan’s wedding. Tina attended the wedding and helped care for Larry so he could watch his son exchange vows with his beautiful bride. “Without Tina, he could not have been there,” Oscar Valles, Operations Manager, shared. “She is simply an example of who we strive to be as an organization. She spreads love into everything she does and is a contestant definition of patience and positivity.”

Melanie Perelman, RN, a Clinical Supervisor, summed it up, “Care is not only a word to describe what Tina does for a living, it is who she is as a person. She spreads love into everything she does and is the constant definition of positivity.” She continued, “It seems to me Tina’s number one priority is making sure she lives her life in the service of others, and she loves doing it.”

https://www.maximhealthcare.com/healthcare-blog/tina-araya-caregiver-of-the-year/

Congratulations to our 2023 National Caregiver of the Year, Tina Paradise-Hall, LPN, from Kansas City, KS! “If I had a loved one requiring skilled-nursing services, I would want Tina,” said Katelyn Keeney, Recruitment Operations Manager in the Kansas City office. “We all agree that she is one of the best Maxim has to offer, and we can always count on her to deliver compassionate, quality care.”

For 20 years, Paradise-Hall has worked as a caregiver, spending the last five years with Maxim. Paradise-Hall is described by her patients’ families as a caring, highly-knowledgeable and passionate caregiver. She currently cares for a medically complex five-year-old boy who has spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy.

While there are many admirable qualities about Paradise-Hall, her colleagues all agree that she is an advocate for her patients. Recently, she was able to teach one of her young non-verbal patients how to use a communication device. She believed in her young patient’s abilities and was able to help him in school, advocating that he get to take part in learning the curriculum. The patient thrived under Paradise-Hall’s care and support, and the family largely credits her for their son’s academic success.

Introducing our final Caregiver of the Year nominee, 2023 North Region Caregiver of the Year, Pam Robinette, RN, from Cleveland, OH!

“Pam is always so kind, professional, and is highly appreciated by our clinical team and staff,” said Colin Petty, Recruitment Operations Manager in the Cleveland, Ohio office who nominated Robinette. “We all agree that she is one of the best Maxim has to offer, and we can always count on her to deliver quality care.”

Stay tuned as we announce our 2023 National Caregiver of the Year tomorrow!

Get to know our 2023 Behavioral Caregiver of the Year, Vijenti “VJ” Naiker, an intensive behavioral support provider from Emeryville, CA!

“VJ has helped so many of our patients and given their families a sense of comfort,” said Claire Palmer, Business Development Manager in Maxim’s Emeryville office who nominated VJ. “We all agree that she is one of the best Maxim has to offer, and we can always count on her to deliver compassionate, quality care.”

This is just a sneak peak, stay tuned to get to know more about VJ and the rest of our regional winners this week before one is selected as the national winner!

Get to know our 2023 West Region Caregiver of the Year, Tina Araya, LVN, from Oxnard, CA!

“Tina is immensely skilled and she trains our new nurses coming in because she’s everything a home healthcare nurse should be,” said Oscar Valles, the Operations Manager in Oxnard who nominated Araya. “We can always count on her to deliver quality, comprehensive care.”

This is just a sneak peak, stay tuned as we get to know more about Tina and the rest of our regional winners over the next week before one is selected as the national winner!

Get to know our 2023 South Region Caregiver of the Year, Tina Paradise-Hall, LPN, from Kansas City, KS!

“If I had a loved one requiring skilled-nursing services, I would want Tina,” said Katelyn Keeney, Recruitment Operations Manager in the Kansas City office. “We all agree that she is one of the best Maxim has to offer, and we can always count on her to deliver compassionate, quality care.”

This is just a sneak peak, stay tuned to get to know more about Tina and the rest of our regional winners over the next week before one is selected as the national winner!

One of Maxim’s organizational goals is to embody a culture of mutual trust and respect, diversity & inclusion, and servant leadership.

We spoke with Nyima Amatul-Muid, a Senior Experience Specialist with the Office of Maxim Experience, to learn what diversity and inclusion means to her.

"I think I love working for Maxim because it's just definitely a place that makes me feel comfortable and I have an opportunity be seen and heard, truly being valued for who I am."

One of Maxim's organizational goals is to embody a culture of mutual trust and respect, diversity & inclusion, and servant leadership.

We talked to Jarett Love, Director of Financial Operations for our West Region, to learn what diversity and inclusion means to him.

"So why do I love working for Maxim? The people. The one thing that I'll always tell anybody is when I first started here, I could walk down the hall into anybody's office and ask anybody a question, and all of them would help me. And I don't know if that culture expands far beyond here."