Stories from the Frontlines
Essential but not sacrificial
From in-home care workers to nursing home workers and beyond, long term care workers have been the first line of defense against Covid-19. Yet their contributions have too often gone unseen and unnoticed. Our members are putting their lives at risk every day to keep the country’s most vulnerable populations safe; their stories are stories of anxiety and stress, hardship and fatigue, resilience and hope. Here are some of those stories.

Stephanie R. – LA County
Caregiver, Los Angeles County

Laverne S. – Oakland
Alameda County IHSS Provider

Yvonne C.
Region 4 IHSS Provider

Karen G – Newport Beach
Licensed Vocational Nurse, Orange County

Paul C. – Redwood City
San Mateo County IHSS Provider

Jozette S. – Inglewood
Los Angeles County IHSS Provider

Jefferey R. – Vallejo
Certified Nurse Assistant, Solano County

Karen G.- Los Angeles
Certified Nurse Assistant, East Terrace Rehabilitation and Wellness Center