May Hallberg came to ACC after working in Housekeeping for over seven years at the Hilton Hotel chain. When May began to search for a new job closer to her home, she heard of ACC from a friend’s mother who had previously worked for ACC. Her friend’s mother told her about the opportunities for growth and promotion that ACC could offer. She quickly applied and was welcomed onto the ACC team.
May began with ACC right as the pandemic hit the healthcare world. She started at the ACC Care Center as a Laundry and Housekeeping lead in January 2020. Little did she know how her department would soon become the focus of health, safety, and COVID-19 mitigation – affectionately known as the “virus busters.”
Shortly after joining ACC, May began to realize how much she enjoyed working directly with the residents of the Care Center, and set her sights on becoming part of the care team. During her three years with ACC, May has been able to further her education, earn her Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license, and transfer departments to work on the care team.
“ACC has been very supportive in many ways. I was able to take advantage of the ACC advanced education program, which reimbursed me for my expenses, obtaining my CNA training and license.” ACC offers tuition reimbursement and advancement programs for employees of the ACC Care Center through donations
and a generous endowment from Jimmie Yee and Dr. John Eng.
When asked what kept her driven through the rough times, May responded: “My family, including my sons, Prince and Louise JR, and my husband Louise are very happy and proud of me.” She spoke about the balance of school, work, and home life. “Going to 
school while maintaining a full-time schedule with ACC meant several weekends and evenings away from them. During this time, they were always supportive. My son Prince once gave me a handwritten note that said: ‘If I can dream it, if I can believe in it, and I can work hard for it, anything is possible.’”
May’s positive experience with ACC started on day one. “I felt welcomed from the very beginning. I received excellent training from my new coworkers and my boss, Mark Williams.” She found a second home at ACC. “I enjoy working with all of the people that are a part of the ACC team. I have so many memories of the fun we have with other employees during holidays and special events. Dressing up, eating great food, and being around people that truly care about each other.”
May exemplifies everything that is ACC. “Working with ACC has given me the opportunity to grow as a person while supporting the needs of the people that call the Care Center their home. I take great pleasure in assisting our residents who can no longer completely care for themselves.
That brings back the memories of my grandmother when she needed assistance.” May is as selfless as she is driven, using her previous family experience and a new set of skills to make a positive impact on residents’ lives.
But she is not done yet! When I asked May what was next, she replied “I want to pursue furthering my education and receive a license as an LVN working for ACC.” We cannot wait to congratulate May when she earns the title of Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN).
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