BY CONNI E L .

L OWRY
CORE COMPETENCY #1
CORE COMPETENCY #1
Identify as a professional
social worker and conduct
myself accordingly

1.1 ADVOCATE FOR CLIENT ACCESS
TO THE SERVICES OF SOCIAL WORK
Since hospice is a different type of service, client
advocacy has to be handled delicately

Continue to consult with and attend various
appointments with the Agency Marketing Manager at
hospitals, medical offices and workshops to inform and
educate those in the healthcare field of the various
services that hospice offers

Inform family and friends of the various services that
hospice offers

1.2 PRACTICE PERSONAL REFLECTION AND SELF-
CORRECTION TO ASSURE CONTINUAL
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Continue to become familiar with agency policies

Meet weekly with supervisor to understand job
expectations and required duties

Apply feedback from supervisor appropriately

Make daily journal entries and notes
1.3 ATTEND TO PROFESSIONAL ROLES
AND BOUNDARIES
Continue to follow confidentiality guidelines

Become knowledgeable of the role and
responsibilities of a hospice social worker

Learn and be aware of job responsibilities and roles
of others in my agency



1.4 DEMONSTRATE PROFESSIONAL
DEMEANOR IN BEHAVIOR
Be aware and conscious of my facial expressions
and mannerisms

Be emphatic and sympathetic to the needs of our
patients and their families

Devote myself fully to my agency during work hours


1.5 APPEARANCE AND
COMMUNICATION
Speak clearly and loud enough for patients to hear
and understand

Learn and speak professional healthcare language

Dress appropriately and follow dress code








1.6 ENGAGE IN CAREER-LONG LEARNING AND USE
SUPERVISION AND CONSULTATION
Participate in daily interdisciplinary meetings with
staff

Continue to learn about hospice services

Continue to read grief and bereavement
pamphlets

Accept and apply feedback from supervisor