Recruiter - Recruiter Maxim Healthcare Employee Review

1.0
Aug 13, 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Since I wore so many hats, I gained a lot of experience that will be useful throughout my career - Provide a valuable service for patients and candidates - Working at Maxim will make you appreciate the future companies you work for

Cons

- Toxic workplace led to an above average turnover rate internally and externally (especially among recruiters) - For a low salary, I worked ~10 hr days in the office, and then I was on-call multiple days/nights each week - Some managers were incompetent, had unrealistic expectations, and had no interest in training staff or standing-up for their recruiters - I did not trust any Maxim employee in a leadership or corporate role - On call ruined my sleep cycle and negatively affected my social life - No annual or merit based raise for recruiters - Almost every time I answered the phone, it was regarding something negative from a client or caregiver (call off, no call no show, disagreement/issue, etc.) - Very few quality caregivers want to work for Maxim

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Maxim Healthcare Response
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Thank you for the sentiment. We will pass this along to management to review. Turnover has decreased over the past several years. Being a recruiter can be a demanding job, but rewarding, as well. Several managers at Maxim began their careers as recruiters, so opportunities are available. Good luck in your future endeavors. Regards - Steven

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Cons

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5.0
Jun 15, 2026
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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.

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