Jun 27, 2018
Maxim Healthcare Response
8yWe are sorry to hear about your unfavorable experience here at Maxim. Although the statements made in the cons section are unfactual, we wish you luck in your future endeavors. Regards - Steven
National Recruitment Manager - Recruiting Manager Maxim Healthcare Employee Review
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5.0
Jun 30, 2026
Current employee, less than 1 year
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook
Pros
Flexible schedule, great office staff, great patients and families
Cons
Health insurance is a little expensive and there's limited options
5.0
Jun 15, 2026
Former employee, more than 1 year
Lombard, IL
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook
Pros
1. Stable healthcare company with established reputation * Maxim Healthcare Services is well-known in healthcare staffing and home healthcare, so there is job security and established systems. 2. Strong administrative/coordinator experience * Great resume builder for future roles in operations, healthcare administration, recruiting, account management, or project coordination. 3. Relationship-building role * You work closely with families, caregivers, nurses, and clients, which builds strong customer service and communication skills. 4. Mission-driven work * You are helping coordinate care for families who genuinely need support, which can feel meaningful. 5. Potential growth opportunities * Can move into recruiting, branch leadership, healthcare operations, account management, or regional leadership. 6. Structured office environment * Predictable tasks, processes, scheduling, documentation, client communication. 7. Benefits and corporate structure * Usually offers PTO, healthcare benefits, 401(k), and more stability than smaller companies.
Cons
1. High stress / constant urgency * Healthcare staffing often means call-outs, last-minute schedule changes, unhappy families, and scrambling to fill shifts. 2. Heavy phone and email volume * Much of the day can be reactive rather than proactive. 3. Limited flexibility * Often requires strict office hours (commonly 8–5), which can be hard when balancing kids and school pickup schedules. 4. Emotional burnout * Working with patients, families, and caregivers can become emotionally draining over time. 5. Staffing shortages = pressure * If nurses/caregivers call off, coordinators are often responsible for solving the issue immediately. 6. Can feel repetitive * Scheduling, documentation, follow-up calls, and compliance tasks can become routine. 7. Compensation may not match stress level * Depending on market/location, pay can sometimes feel low compared with workload.