Kindred Hospital South Bay

Stacy is an administrative assistant at Kindred Hospital and helps to not only keep hospital leadership organized and on point, she also helps across other departments with hospital events, meetings and employee activities. Stacey is always willing to help and fill in wherever she is needed from sitting in at the front desk, to making calls or whatever else is needed and she always does it with a smile! said Amy, the patient relations representative. I really love hel...ping people, Stacy affirmed. Working in healthcare is very interesting and rewarding as you learn something new every day and it’s wonderful to see how we help our patients get their health back, so they can go on to the next level of care or even better, back home to their families. My job is fun and fulfilling and no two days are alike. And even though I’m always busy, because I love what I do it never feels like a chore. See more

Kindred #HealthcareHeroes are stepping up to protect themselves, and their patients, by getting the COVID-19 vaccine #MyWhy #IGotTheShot

We’re Hiring a Wound Care Coordinator! The need for healthcare professionals like you remains greater than ever. We continue to be focused on providing excellent care for our patients and families, as well as one another. We are committed to our company’s culture and we embrace a diverse workforce. Join us!... For more information, please contact Richard at 714-317-1245 or at [email protected]. You can also apply directly anytime at: https://jobs.kindredhealthcare.com//wound-c/653/6776184992

We’re Hiring an Infection Control Practitioner! The need for healthcare professionals like you remains greater than ever. We continue to be focused on providing excellent care for our patients and families, as well as one another. We are committed to our company’s culture and we embrace a diverse workforce. Join us!... For more information, please contact Richard at 714-317-1245 or at [email protected]. You can also apply directly anytime at: https://jobs.kindredhealthcare.com//infecti/653/6782647984

My main goal is to get back to a normal life after COVID, Marvin shared just before he was cleared to be discharged. Shortness of breath and chest pain originally led the retired police officer to the hospital where he was diagnosed with COVID-19 and had to be placed on a ventilator when he stopped being able to breathe on his own. Additional complications followed, including kidney failure, septic shock and uncontrollable pain, and Marvin was then transferred to Kindred Ho...spital to receive respiratory therapy and rehabilitation. My nurses and all the staff here helped me and motivated me to get better, and I want everyone to take this very seriously because I know firsthand it is a very real sickness. Everyone who helped me from the time I was admitted to the ER and to my discharge from Kindred pulled me out of the grave and I will be forever grateful. See more

When Michael began to feel sick and developed a serious cough, he had to call a friend after he started to have difficulty breathing. He was taken to an acute care hospital and diagnosed with COVID-19. He remained at the facility until he was able to be transferred to Kindred Hospital where he could receive respiratory therapy and begin his rehabilitation. At the beginning of his stay Michael was unresponsive and needed full assistance from his caregivers for all his needs. H...is entire team of caregivers worked together to help Michael on his long journey, and day by day he made progress in all areas of his recovery until he was finally able to be discharged from Kindred. I am so thankful to be alive, Michael affirmed before he was discharged from Kindred. "I plan to enjoy life more, lighten up and not get stressed out about uncomfortable things. See more

Happy Occupational Therapy Month to all of our amazing therapists! Your holistic and personalized approach to evaluations, interventions and outcomes plays such a vital role in helping our patients reach their recovery goals, and for that we are extremely grateful. #NationalOTMonth

This year's #WorldHealthDay theme, "Building a fairer, healthier world," resonates with us as we continue to work toward increasing access to much-needed healthcare services across the country. And we would like to say thank you to all healthcare workers around the world. #KindredCore6

Vanessa is an LPN at Kindred Hospital. The recently awarded Employee of the Month shared some insights about what it’s like working at the long-term acute care hospital. I got into nursing because I wanted a job where I could help people every day, Vanessa affirmed. My days are always busy, and I value the sense of teamwork and camaraderie we have here because when I or someone else needs help, all we have to do is ask. It’s the most wonderful feeling to hear a patient tell me that they feel better after I’ve taken care of them. If you are looking for a fulfilling caregiver career, go to jobs.kindredhealthcare.com.

After a serious accident nearly cost him his life, Kendall was admitted to a local hospital to undergo surgery. Due to the severity of his condition, he was also placed on a ventilator to help him breathe. Once stable, he was transferred to Kindred Hospital to receive respiratory therapy and rehabilitation. He began to make progress as his respiratory therapists helped him become less reliant on the ventilator until he no longer needed mechanical breathing assistance. I have a very loving family that supported me and a baby on the way, so I was very motivated to get better, Kendall expressed before he was discharged to return home. I have a lot to be grateful for and I’m very thankful to be alive.

Black History Month is an opportunity to recognize the contributions made by Black Americans who have helped shape our country’s history, growth and culture. Doing the hard work required to address disparities that still exist today helps ensure that our future will be better than our past. Find ways to celebrate and recognize Black History Month throughout February and, like all history, we hope its lessons inspire and enrich us all. http://Kindrd.care/6189HeXhF

A picture may be worth a thousand words, but a patient at Kindred Hospital used both words and pictures to honor her compassionate caregivers. We couldn't agree more with the praise -- we've always been proud of our caregivers, but now more than ever they are true healthcare heroes, dedicated to hope, healing and recovery.

Today we recognize and celebrate some of our #HealthcareHeroes who sacrifice so much to care for our community - our doctors. Over the past year, they have shown incredible dedication to providing the highest quality care to our patients for a hopeful future. Thank you for all you do today and every day. #DoctorsDay

Luigi came to Kindred Hospital dependent on a ventilator. He also was suffering from an altered mental state which posed an additional challenge to his team. His respiratory therapists immediately began to work with him to strengthen his lungs. He also made excellent progress with his rehab therapists and went from being bedbound to walking with the aid of a rolling walker. Luigi also began to reclaim his independence over the activities of daily life and was able to be discharged from Kindred to continue his recovery close to home and family. We are very pleased with the progress he made while here at Kindred, Luigi’s family shared before he was discharged. Thank you to everyone on his team!

Our #HealthcareHeroes across the country are receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. Jennifer, a Clinical Liaison, tell us why she received the vaccine: "#MyWhy is for a better future for everyone."

Linda is the clinical pharmacist at Kindred Hospital, where she has worked for over 10 years. She shared what led her to become a pharmacist and what drives her love for her line of work. I became interested in clinical pharmacology in high school when a teacher discussed it with me, and as they say the rest is history! Linda said. I really enjoy working at a small hospital where you get to know all your co-workers and where my department is involved in patient care decisions. In addition to my regular tasks, one of my favorite daily routines is to round with physicians and the patient advocate, which is very beneficial as I’m able to provide input while decisions are being made. I also enjoy working with pharmacy students when they are with us as part of their rotation and always try to spend part of my day with them.

Carol was diagnosed with COVID-19 and fought for her life for the next two months. After her transfer to Kindred Hospital, she was still dependent on a ventilator. Her respiratory team immediately began to work with Carol and not long after her arrival she celebrated a milestone of recovery when she no longer required the ventilator. With constant support from her husband and daughter, she reached goal after goal. I am overjoyed to be seeing my grandbabies, Carol expressed through tears before she was discharged to return home to her family. I am so excited to go home! And I just want to thank everyone at Kindred you never gave up on me.

Happy Kwanzaa. Wishing you light, warmth and peace during this celebration and in the New Year. #unity

Donna Crowley, a Unit Secretary at Kindred Hospital St. Louis - St. Anthony, is a recipient of this year’s 2020 Paul Diaz Caring Award. Donna's reputation for caring and compassion go far beyond her title -- her passion leads her to sit and comfort patients, to stay with them and encourage them even though that isn't in her formal job description. "Care beyond," she says. "Just go beyond. Just go until you can't do it anymore."

The holiday season has officially arrived, and we wanted to take this time to say thank you and show our gratitude to all of our amazing front line workers who provided hope, healing and recovery during these unprecedented times. And from all of us at Kindred, we wish you a peaceful Christmas Eve.

Rodelio, a dialysis nurse at a medical center, became sick with COVID-19 and had to be admitted to a local hospital and placed on a ventilator. Once he was stable, he was able to be transferred to Kindred Hospital New Jersey Wayne. At the beginning of his stay he was still dependent on the ventilator and required a lot of support from his caregivers for many of his needs. With the help of his team of respiratory therapists, Rodelio quickly went from being completely depende...nt on the ventilator to needing only supplemental oxygen. He also made steady progress with his physical and occupational therapists as they worked with him to regain his strength, mobility and independence. I am very pleased with my time here at Kindred, Rodelio affirmed before he was discharged. They helped me to get better, and I am happy we chose to come here. My wife and family are amazed at how quickly I got better and they are excited for me to do rehab next so I can come home again!

Following hospital treatment for COVID-19, Arthur was transferred to Kindred Hospital to receive advanced respiratory therapy and rehabilitation. With the help of his team of caregivers at Kindred, Arthur started to make progress. After a long road, and with the help of his respiratory therapists, he was able to reach a major milestone when he was able to be taken off the ventilator. In the rehab gym Arthur was guided by his physical and occupational therapists to recover his strength, mobility and independence, allowing him to be discharged from Kindred to continue with his rehab. Just a few days ago Arthur dropped by Kindred Hospital to say hello to his caregivers and share his progress. I still can’t believe that I beat COVID, Arthur said. Now my biggest dream is getting back on the golf course.