COVID-19
Linked below are documents regarding COVID-19. We at Tempus Unlimited appreciate that PCAs and Workers are continuing to provide these much needed services during this difficult time. We all need to take every precaution to keep ourselves and those we’re around safe. Please review the links below with those people you come in contact with in the homes so that everyone will understand the measures we should be taking to remain healthy.
- Free Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for PCAs: All PCAs can obtain PPE through 1199SEIU. PCAs do not have to be a union member to access PPE through this option. Please visit www.bit.ly/ppe1199 to register in English and www.bit.ly/ppe1199spanish to register in Spanish to receive a supply of PPE.
- The Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services is pleased to announce that it has partnered with 1199SEIU to distribute free at-home COVID-19 rapid antigen tests to Personal Care Attendants (PCAs) in the MassHealth PCA program.
- 1199SEIU will receive tests from the Commonwealth and will then distribute the tests both through in-person sites as well as by mail. PCAs will be able to request up to 12 free at-home COVID-19 rapid antigen tests using this survey link.
- At-home COVID-19 rapid antigen test kits are fast, easy, and convenient. For PCAs, they are also an important tool to help protect the health and safety of Consumer-employers. For more information about at-home rapid antigen tests, you can click on the following links: Using a COVID-19 Self-Test and the COVID-19 Self-Test at Home Instructions Graphic