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COVID-19 Response Update

Presidio Home Care has been working hard to ensure that our team members and clients, as well as their families, are as safe as possible during the current coronavirus pandemic. Here are the steps that we have taken so far:

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03/06/20: Increased every employee’s sick pay allowance and offered a monthly reimbursement stipend to all team members for face masks and hand sanitizers.

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03/20/20: Provided a mandatory paid (COVID-19 specific) training program to all of our Home Care Aides.

03/23/20: Implemented mandatory social distancing guidelines for our Home Care Aides, while with work, with clients and family members.

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03/24/20: Partnered with the Pasadena Health Department in order to provide N95 Particulate Respirators to all of our team members.

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03/27/20: Implemented our Reverse Isolation Strategy for protecting our clients from exposure.

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03/30/20: Introduced our Coronavirus Avoidance and Containment Protocol for team members working with symptomatic or COVID+ clients.

 

04/10/20: Implemented mandatory respirator usage guidelines for all Presidio Home Care Aides.

 

05/01/20: Provided Family Protection Packages (pictured below) to each of our team members and clients to share with their families. The gift bags included (4) KN95 face masks, (1) 500ml pump hand sanitizer, and (4) 100ml travel hand sanitizers. 

 

05/08/20: Addressed California’s Coronavirus Resilience Roadmap and reinforced Presidio’s policies regarding infection control and PPE usage.

 

05/15/20: Implemented our End of Shift Touch Point Disinfection Procedure for sanitizing client’s homes after every shift.

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​06/16/20: Donated 300 surgical masks to Pasadena Highlands - Senior Living Community.

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06/23/20: Donated 300 surgical masks to Regency Park Fair Oaks - Assisted Living Facility.

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08/06/20: Provided pulse oximeters to high risk clients so that they can monitor their oxygen saturation.  

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09/01/20: Increased the hourly pay rate for our invaluable frontline workers. Thank you for all that you do!

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09/22/20: Donated 250 surgical masks as well as additional personal protective equipment for facility staff to the Pasadena Senior Center.

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09/23/20: Donated 250 surgical masks as well as additional personal protective equipment for facility staff to the South Pasadena Senior Center.

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09/24/20: Donated 100 surgical masks as well as additional personal protective equipment for administrators to the Pasadena Village, a non-profit organization supporting seniors in our community.

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​12/11/20: Donated 200 surgical masks as well as additional personal protective equipment for administrators to the H.E.L.P. (Healthcare and Elder Law Programs). 

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12/11/20: Donated 300 surgical masks as well as additional personal protective equipment for administrators to the Caring House, a non-medical home focused on end-of-life care.​​

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1/15/21: As essential frontline workers, Presidio employees were given early access to available vaccines. Presidio strongly encouraged all Home Care Aides to complete the vaccination process as soon as possible. 

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3/16/21: Presidio Home Care continues to provide Family Protection Packages to members of our extended community. To date, Presidio has given out hundreds of Family Protection Packages containing thousands of KN95 masks and hand sanitizers. 

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4/27/21: Presidio team members continue to comply with mandatory COVID-19 safety protocols despite decreasing COVID-19 cases in the state. In-home protocols include disinfecting high-touch surfaces, careful handling of food and laundry, and social distancing when possible.

 

06/01/21: Increased the hourly pay rate for our incredible team of professional Home Care Aides. Thank you for all that you do!

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​6/23/21: Masking continues to be required for all Presidio Home Care Aides, even with California’s mask mandate update for fully vaccinated individuals. 

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7/14/21: California is fully re-opened but we continue to adhere to the strictest guidelines and COVID-19 safety practices. We remain vigilant in monitoring the health of your loved ones and are ready for whatever comes next.

Presidio Family Protection Package full

Presidio's Family Protection Package

Protecting our Presidio Family is our top priority. We've put together and distributed Family Protection Packages to each one of our clients and Home Care Aides to share with their families. This package includes (4) KN95 face masks, (1) 500ml pump hand sanitizer, and (4) 100ml travel hand sanitizers. 

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