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