Jazmine

29

05/16/2021

Omaha NE

I work as a cook in a nursing home, almost as soon as it hit we were donning masks around the facility and implementing hand washing procedures. We had a hard time throughout all of it losing residents and trying to protect the ones we had, while also trying to keep spirits and motivation high. Had Covid-19 tests twice a week durring all of it, and a whole unit dedicated to helping people recover from Covid-19. But I think one of the hardest parts was watching residents deteriorate from lack of social contact, with family. Also celebrating when we finally returned to something as simple as eating in the dining rooms and seeing them all out and socializing again was a large victory.

I think it created an anxiety in all of us at first.amd throughout, being overly aware of every cough and sneeze from ourselves and those around us amped it up, though after being init for so long you almost be desensitized to everything that's going on and all the changes. worrying about family members and not seeing them because of being afraid of getting them sick...I missed thanksgiving and Christmas in 2020....to relieve stress i was lucky enough to work with friends, and to be honest sometimes and drink or two.

Honestly the rudeness And hatefulness towards the workers who are implementing new policy to keep everyone safe in stores and restruants ...I was surprised by the toilet paper hoarding I still don't understand that.

Jazmine

COVID-19 (Disease)

Southern Adirondack Library System

05/16/2021

Southern Adirondack Library System

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