Welcome!

Our website has been updated with a revised look to demonstrate more clearly how Front Porch and Covia have come together as one organization, united as Front Porch Communities and Services.

While you’ll see changes to our name and our logo, you’ll find consistency in how we continue to provide the same care as a non-profit provider of aging services.

We invite you to explore the website to learn more.

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Covid 19 Response and Resources

Information for Covia employees

Our communities have begun to receive vaccination clinics through their pharmacy partners, with more scheduled throughout the next two months. We have prepared a Vaccination Information Memo for Covia employees in English and SpanishLeadingAge has a page of COVID-19 vaccine information and resources on their website here. The Society for Post-Acute and Long Term Care Medicine has also created a Q & A document, which we have posted on our website here. If you have other questions or concerns about the vaccine, please talk to your Medical Director, Health Care Administrator, Executive Director, or Housing Administrator, or send your question to the COVID-19 Task Force at C19info@covia.org.

Covia’s COVID-19 response is being supported by a COVID-19 Task Force, drawn from all aspects of the organization. You can read about how they have worked together this past year at this blog post.

This is a stressful and anxious time for everyone. Please reach out to your HR representative or Concern, Covia’s Employee Assistance Program, if you need help. For Immediate Support call: 800-344-4222 or visit concernhealth.com. We encourage you to schedule time off to maintain your own well-being.

We have developed some guidelines on Celebrating Thanksgiving Safely (en español), which can be easily applied to any holiday or other event. We strongly encourage you not to celebrate in person with those outside your immediate household, and to find creative ways to connect with your loved ones remotely.

We also have a Thanksgiving message from the COVID-19 Task Force here. We are thankful for you every day.

 

Message from Kevin Gerber:

On Wednesday, April 29th, Covia launched the Essential Support programs, offering additional financial and material support in recognition of your dedication to your work and the ongoing contributions you make on behalf of Covia’s residents.

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The program used feedback from the recent employee survey to ensure that you are getting support that truly helps you in your daily lives. Thank you for your feedback.

We provide regularly updates about any COVID-19 cases affecting our communities here.

Community employees are doing an essential job and may report to work under the guidelines of the statewide Shelter In Place order. You should have received a letter from your manager that you can show to authorities, if necessary. The Support Services office in Walnut Creek is still closed, but team members are working from home and available to support you.

In order to prevent the spread of COVID-19, it is very important that you get screened every time you come to work and are honest about any symptoms you might have.

If you are sick or are experiencing symptoms of acute respiratory illness such as fever, cough, or difficulty breathing, do not report to work. Instead, please contact your supervisor to advise that you will be unable to work, due to illness.

If you have any of these symptoms,

  • Fever
  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
  • Chills or repeated shaking with chills
  • Muscle pain
  • Headache
  • Sore throat
  • New loss of taste or smell

we strongly recommend that you contact your personal physician for medical attention, an evaluation, and testing for COVID-19.

Please follow the guidance of your supervisor or community regarding additional safety requirements, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), or other requirements.

For more information, please refer to the Employee FAQ.

We encourage all employees to download the ADP app to their phone or log in to my.adp.com online for updates.

Last update: 3.5.2021