During National Social Work Month we would like to recognize the efforts of Wilmington resident and Hospice of the North Shore and Greater Boston Social Worker Jennifer Baima, LICSW.
Hospice of the North Shore and Greater Boston joins with the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) to celebrate National Social Work Month, March 2013.
“Our Social Workers play an integral role within our interdisciplinary team, and strive to provide the best care to patients and families, no matter what their needs may be,” said Judy Cranney, VP and Chief Operating Officer for the non-profit organization.
All of the Social Workers at Hospice of the North Shore and Greater Boston have earned a Master’s degree in Social Work, and have achieved one or two levels of licensure – LCSW or LICSW. And over half of these Social Workers have earned an advanced certification in hospice and palliative care through the NASW. The major goals of these hospice and palliative care social workers include encouraging expression of feelings, enhancing family communication, supporting the family in their coping, providing necessary resources and education, and being a supportive presence to the patient and family throughout the journey at end of life.
Founded in 1978 as an independent, not-for-profit organization, Hospice of the North Shore and Greater Boston is the most comprehensive hospice provider in the Commonwealth. With the mission of providing expert care, support, education and consultation to those affected by life-limiting illness, death and loss. Hospice of the North Shore and Greater Boston provides care for patients in 90 communities on the North Shore, Metrowest and Greater Boston. In addition, the Kaplan Family Hospice House offers 20 private patient suites for hospice patients who need symptom management or respite care.
For more information, visit www.hnsgb.org.