Social Work (MSW)

Social workers work with clients to assess the full range of their needs and help them access services and resources to improve their quality of life. In short, social workers help people solve problems, set goals, and get things done.

In the field of home health care, there are multiple specialties that rely on social workers as a vital part of the multidisciplinary care team, including home health, and personal care and companionship services.

For those — most often seniors — who find it’s become more challenging to manage daily personal activities or housekeeping tasks on their own, personal care and companionship services can help them stay safe and independent at home. Depending on need, caregivers — usually home health aides — provide assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, grooming, and dressing; meal planning and preparation; light housekeeping; running errands and shopping; escorts to appointments; and companionship.