Social Worker Self Analysis

The agency I participated at for my ten hours of service learning this semester was the Plain City food pantry. The food pantry is located on 156 W Main St, Plain City, OH 43064. There are many people that run this agency. A couple names are Phyllis and Jane. I participated March 2nd from 9:30 to 11:30, March 3rd from 9:00 to 12:00, April 4th, from 9:30 to 11:30 and April 6th from 9:00 to 12:00.

Founded in 1814, Spalding University is one of the oldest colleges formed west of the Alleghenies. Established by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, the college was named after it's foundress, Mother Catherine Spalding. The schools academic traditions stem back to when the Sisters first established Nazareth Academy in Nazareth, near Bardstown, Kentucky. In 1825 the Spalding's earliest entrance examination was held with Henry Clay handing out awards. Like with academies for young women in the 19th century, Nazareth Academy conducted not only standard secondary school curriculum but college subjects as well. It also served as a training center for sisters who wanted to teach in other schools. Before the turn of the century, 84 new schools and academies were

For this case study we will be examining a girl who currently attends Appalachian State University, studying social work. Through this study we will look at how biological, psychological, environmental, and family have impacted her until now. Through looking at these effects links will be created to Erikson’s theory and the learning theory. Concluding with examining the impacts of the factors in relevance to their professional development.

For example, she stated to only give my first name, so no one can look for my address or telephone number. She explained their emergency protocols, different volunteer opportunities, guidelines and forms to fill out for grocery shopping, driving and chore tips, helpful hints in helping the clients, hoarding, six tips about dementia, communication and Alzheimer and preserving the clients’ independence. Consequently, I am learning some things about dementia and Alzheimer which is helpful. The information was explained extremely well and Carman was extremely helpful and nice. Happily, I am enthusiastic about volunteering for this organization. I believe there is a strong need in our community to assist our seniors and disabled, so they can sustain their

As a woman diagnosed with social anxiety,I was entrusted to be under the care of a social worker so as to help me manage my disorder. Personally, I have gone through so many experiences which collectively made me develop a deeper insight into the roles of social workers as compared to other health caregivers. Besides that, I have seen a lot of transformative supports to people who have various social problems provided through the selfless care of the social workers. Subsequently, this further fueled my ambition to study and support the most disadvantaged and vulnerable persons in the society. I firmly believe that my motivation towards helping

The first volunteer trip to the senior center started out as a cosmetology project and with a lack of students in the course, i opened it up to any student in the school. With the max total of 16 girls, we arrived at the senior center and held a mini spa day for the residents. Myself and

Family members were able to discuss available programs with social workers present at the event. The activities were coordinated to encourage a healthy environment and provide citizens of this community an opportunity to participate or volunteer in a meaningful event. Approximately one-hundred people attended the event hosted by St. Bernard faculty members, Families Inc., and other volunteers throughout the local community ensuring a successful event.

Throughout the social work profession, self-care is a big necessity. Self-care in a social work profession is very important because if you were stressed how much would you listen to your clients stressful situations. Also, you need self-care to take time to yourself, so you are functioning while working. Social workers need to be functioning mentally and physically throughout each clinical session. If a social worker is not functioning properly how will the clients have valuable professional help. Without having a hike to clear your mine, you may find other ways to clear your mind: yoga, spa, exercising, and much more. However, some social workers hold their selves together quite nicely, but still have that emotional softness inside. As social

The only true God is the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, and any other

To be honest, I haven’t really been in a long-term care facility, at least, not any normal long-term care facility; my grandparents are all still alive and for the most part, spry. However, a few years ago, when my then 94-year-old great grandmother began to be unable to live on her own she moved to a senior community that had the option of hospice care/long term care in her own apartment. It gave her a social and yet independent environment that she enjoyed until she fell so badly that she could no longer function on her own. My cousin had to move in with her to take care of her until she died. Before she died, I went over a few times a week during the summer to give my cousin a break from 24/7 care. I learned how to help my grandmother

For my undergraduate degree, I had to complete a one-hundred-and-sixty-hour internship with private, non-profit, or a governmental agency that provides care and services for families and children. I selected the Alzheimer’s Association because at that time I was also caring for my grandmother-in-law who was in the middle stages of Alzheimer’s. During my internship, one of my responsibilities was to attend, participate, and help facilitate a local Alzheimer’s caregivers support group. Additionally, because I had experienced Alzheimer’s in my personal life, my role was both maintenance and facilitative. Furthermore, I could share my story, as well as focus on the emotional well-being of the other members, and what struggles they were experiencing. Within the group, I also had a facilitative role of providing information and resources to the members.

Mcdonald (2008) discusses the assessment process that social workers deals with and their key roles. Social workers duties consisted of solving problems within people’s lives, helping people to adjust to changes at different periods within their lives and helping them to interact effectively with their environment. The main roles of social workers within the geriatric field is the proper assessments, placements and monitoring of the elderly populations. They have to follow procedures according to the section 47 of the “National Health service and Community Act 1990. The act has two has two main parts; the evaluation of the individuals needs and deciding whether these specific needs requires services. These two parts are also referred to as

I have had a valuable experience assisting with activities at Riverside Lodge Retirement Home, such as helping to decorate pumpkins during

In The Canterbury Tales, the characters are on a pilgrimage to Sir Thomas Beckett’s grave; although many of these pilgrims are seemingly pious members of the church, many of these men and women are creating a new religion which is corrupt from the beginning due to lying, cheating, and leaders who do not practice the religion which they teach. These corrupt religious leaders who are mentioned in The Canterbury Tales include; the Monk, the Friar, the Prioress, and the Pardoner. Although, there are many corrupt church members, Chaucer does include some good church members such as the Parson and his brother, the Plowman. Unlike the other church members, these pilgrims care for the sick and the poor, and they are not involved in the fake ornateness of the Catholic church. Many of the corrupt members of the church are only religious leaders due to the money, and the fact that members of the church are considered part of the upper class. Due to all of this corruption that Chaucer mentions, it is likely that he believed that corruption was the rule, rather than it being the exception to the rule.

During the mock social work interview process I have discovered a lot of interesting facts about the process, myself, and the differences between how the interviewer and the interviewee experience the interview. The opportunity was unexpectedly very informative and has shown me how I want to grow as an interviewer for my clients as well as myself.