81-year-old nursing assistant honored for perfect attendance record amid the COVID-19 pandemic

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MOUNT AIRY, N.C. —
In spite of the dangers posed by COVID-19, 81-year-old certified nursing assistant Tatiana Yopp didn't miss a single shift in 2020. She's better known as "Grandma" at the health and rehabilitation center where she works in Mount Airy, North Carolina.

On top of her 10-hour shifts, Tatiana even volunteered on weekends too. She credits staying busy and working every day for keeping her going. "I have to keep going because if I sit down and close my eyes to what the world needs, and if I cannot offer that care and love for them, I would be nothing," she said.

Tatiana was recognized by the staff at the center for her perfect attendance record. She was surprised with a plaque honoring all her hard work.

https://www.wtae.com/article/senior-nursing-assistant-perfect-attendance-covid/35905072

[Karadeniz]

1. A treasure!!!

[ribrepin]

2. My friend who had retired recently from a nursing home as a nurse

went back to work at the start of pandemic. She is 70. I remember as a little girl she was always reading nurse stories and wanted to be a nurse as even a kid. There are unsung heroes among us.

[electric_blue68]

3. Wonderful.

I know there are so many caring people all over the planet from reading, hearing stories, and my own life experiences.

Yet after what we've been through w the former guy and the bigotry, and thuggery he brought out - it's so good to hear individual stories. She is a blessing.