Creating space to pause, reflect and share experiences with dying and death

Caregiving

Caregiving

I felt safe and protected

I felt safe and protected

During the Covid-19 pandemic I felt safe and protected in the long term care facility. I was very worried about my family getting infected but fortunately for me that didn’t happen. During the pandemic the health and safety precautions kept me calm and safe because as long

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Everyday I go to work with fear

Everyday I go to work with fear

I was really scared because of covid-19, and bringing in covid to my family. Thank God our long-term care home not hit to hard. Everyday I go for work with fear. I felt so sad for who lost their love one.

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We are all doing our best

We are all doing our best

We are all doing our best. When we feel tired or blue, we still try our best, too.

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We all want to do our best for everyone

We all want to do our best for everyone

Always remember to be confidant in your compitance as we all want to do our BEST <3 for everyone

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I felt secure

I felt secure

I felt secure with help that was given by the staff. I am grateful for the community and their support I believe my prayers are answered

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All of you will hold a special place in my heart

All of you will hold a special place in my heart

I am so glad I had the pleasure of caring for your loved ones. Not a day goes by that I don’t think about what we went threw. It’s still tough when I think about that difficult time. All of you will hold a special place in

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We are stronger than we think

We are stronger than we think

I was not employed at RP when the outbreak hit, but was moved + felt empowered when I was hired and saw the resilience of residents, families, PSW’s, nurses, and management. We are stronger than we think. Thank you all for sticking it out. What a blessed

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Be proud

Be proud

I will always remember to be proud of the staff here at Roberta Place. I at the time did not work here but came to help. The dedication & strength you pulled from each other was truly amazing. The compassion you shared, your emotion on you sleeve

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You are all rock stars

You are all rock stars

May-Aug 2021- 44 students in total Our students came at a difficult time. You were all tired from 3 waves of the pandemic. However you are all rock stars. Thank you for your mentorship. You are all kind, carers and love your residents The staff & students

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I wonder

I wonder

I wonder how our resident’s family members are doing, and I hope they know we are doing our best

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