Celebrating Social Work Week by giving to others

Social Workers across Richmond are celebrating Social Work Week by giving purple carnations to patients, clients and residents to brighten up their day.

Social Workers across VCH Richmond took the opportunity celebrate Social Work Week by giving over 200 purple carnations to patients, long term care residents and their visiting family members to brighten up their day.

Social Work Week in BC runs from March 3-9th this year. We take this opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the Profession of Social Work and its integral place within Healthcare.

Whether it is an unexpected acute care crisis, a new diagnosis or transition in care, there are many points within a patient’s journey through our healthcare system that may benefit from support by a registered Social Worker. Our Social Work team at Richmond VCH is here to provide that practical and therapeutic care.

Social Work is a profession that focuses on the overall psychosocial and physical well being of individuals, families and communities. Our university trained and provincially regulated Social Workers assess, empower, resolve and counsel. Social Workers also assist patients, residents and their families to navigate through our healthcare systems and advocate on their behalf to support a person-centred and holistic approach to caring.

Social Workers are a crucial part of the modern healthcare team, assessing a patients or residents psychosocial wellbeing, care preferences and need for specialized services to support recovery and sustain overall health and wellness. Social Work at Richmond VCH provides care and service to all areas of Richmond Hospital as well as our owned and operated Residential Care Sites.

Social Workers from across VCH Richmond get ready to deliver carnations as a gift for patients, residents and their visiting families.