We’ve all pulled together as a strong team
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“I love going to work to face the challenges as a team. I cook and I’m involved with the food and beverage operations at the hospital. I cook for different programs, including the adult daycare program, which is currently suspended due to the COVID; …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
This has made me realize there are a lot of things I can’t control, and that’s okay
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“When COVID first hit, there was a lot of new screening happening at the hospital. I work in Medical Device Reprocessing, but that slowed down because of the cancellation of surgeries. So, I did a few weeks of non-stop screening for people coming into …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
When you go home, you worry if today is going to be the day you get someone sick
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“I do painting and maintenance at the hospital. My work is COVID-related now – putting down boundary lines to mark six-foot distancing between people, and ensuring beds and chairs are spaced out or squared off. I make sure that people have the proper …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
The people of the world need to come together and support each other in every way possible
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“One morning, a resident did a dance, then I did a dance. She said, “Okay, you know the dance, now you can go on vacation with me.” I enjoy my job to the fullest. I find it so fulfilling. I moved here from Edmonton in late December to be closer to my …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
It is very rewarding to know we are helping people in difficult situations because every person matters
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“There’s amazing support for all health care workers in our community. You go by people’s houses and see hearts and rainbows in their windows, and the businesses that are giving special privileges to health care workers. That’s really nice to see. I …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
Everybody I work with is very dedicated to keeping the hospital clean, and keeping people healthy
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“Housekeeping keeps the hospital clean so that everybody has a safe environment to work in. Nobody has to be worried about the spread of disease because we’re on top of it. We’re really hard workers. Everybody I work with is very dedicated to keeping …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
To get through this pandemic, we just have to be a lot more patient with each other, have a good positive attitude, and do something nice for your neighbour
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“My faith gives me hope. Seeing the residents each day and caring for them like family because many of them don’t have family. I’ve been a Mental Health Worker in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside for 28 years. I might be assisting residents, who are able, to …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
We find ways to communicate with every single individual we work with
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“We’re doing everything that we can to make sure the individuals we work with live healthy, happy lives, even during this pandemic. I work with adults with diverse abilities to help them live an everyday life. Normally, this involves doing anything that …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
It’s a very important job to make sure that everything is there for when it is needed
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“My girlfriend works at Panago. Thanks to her prodding, Panago delivered a whack-load of pizzas to the hospital, multiple times to each and every department, and I helped her distribute them. She actually made the news, and that was kind of cool. I’ve …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
The real heroes are those people who are seeing, understanding, caring, respecting and appreciating others
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“Booking clerks are the crucial communication link between the health care team. The team I work with is awesome and exceptional. We’re meeting and communicating every day about COVID updates. With my co-workers around me, I don’t feel as alone or …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021