Nursing Home Social Worker Cheers Lonely Elderly: Brick Hero

BRICK, NJ — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented times. Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these everyday heroes.

This submission comes from Tine of Brick, who nominated Kelly O'Toole of Brick for her caring work at a nursing home.

Where the nominee lives:
Brick

Where the person who nominated the hero lives:
Brick

Name of the nominee:
Kelly O’Toole

Name of the person who nominated the hero:
Tine

Is the nominee considered an “essential worker”?:
Yes

What does the nominee do for work?:
Social worker in a nursing home

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?
She is the only friend and family a lot of these elderly see. She has lunch with them, tries to cheer them up as they are locked up in their rooms and are lonely.

What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?:
She cares!

Do YOU have a hero you would like us to know about? Share their story here.

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