In honor of National Social Workers Month, State of the Heart Hospice Social Worker Ashlee Rogers shares what being a social worker in a hospice setting means to her.
I graduated from Ashland University with my bachelor degree. I have been a SW for 19 years. I have worked in Hospice care for 13 of those years.
I was so excited to return to Hospice care when I moved back to Darke County, where I was raised. When people ask me what type of work I do, I sometimes find myself pausing for a moment before I answer as I know the reaction that I am going to get, “Wow, how do you do that, really, isn’t that hard?” My answer is always a confident and proud “Yes, I am blessed to work in Hospice care; this is what I have been called to do.”
I am honored to be able to walk with patients and families through their end of life journey; to provide comfort, reassurance and stability, and support. It is a privilege to do this type of social work. Through the years and many learning experiences while working in Hospice care, I now have a deep reverence for life. Hospice work is not just about helping someone die with dignity, peace, and comfort, but it is about affirming one’s life. I feel so blessed every day to be a part of a team that is dedicated, compassionate, and gives all of themselves to honor the lives of our patients. I often feel that I have received far more than what I have given during my Hospice career.
I will always be thankful for the life lessons and many blessings I have received from my patients and families about living life and having faith.
This is why I am honored and proud to be a Hospice Social Worker.
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