Honoring life by providing compassionate care, comfort & dignity
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"Thanks to all the social workers who dedicate their lives to helping others."
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Brianna Henderson, LMSW
Executive Director
Harmony Hospice
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A Message from Brianna
During the month of March we celebrate the contributions of 650,000 social workers in the United States. Their work is important and can be life-changing to the people they serve.
The role of the social worker in hospice is an extremely key element in our circle of care. At Harmony Hospice, our social workers get to know the patient and the patient's family, assess their psychosocial needs, and help figure out the best options to meet those needs. Social workers help with a variety of practical and emotional issues such as completing Advance Directives, making funeral arrangements, finding respite for the family caregiver who is completely overwhelmed, facilitating a family meeting, and so much more.
I am a social worker. I've had the opportunity to work directly with patients for 15 years and am so honored to have been able to join them in their final journey. At Harmony Hospice,
we honor life by providing compassionate care, comfort and dignity to everyone we serve.
Special thanks to all the social workers who dedicate their lives to helping others. Your work is so important and you truly make a difference.
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As a service to the community, Harmony Hospice's lunchtime education series is
free of charge
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Serving the Needs of Veterans
Wednesday, March 21, 2018
Noon - 1:00p.m.
Veterans have experiences in life that often affect their plan of care. There are important facts and practices to remember when caring for a person who has served. Meg Ross, FNP-C, a nurse practioner with the Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System will be our presenter.
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MARCH is National Social Work Month!
Thank you to the social workers who enhance human well-being and help meet the basic needs of all people, with attention to the needs and empowerment of people who are vulnerable, oppressed, and living in poverty. We appreciate you.
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Save the Dates:
Letting go of Possessions
April 18, 2018 Noon - 1:00p.m.
Presenter: Sherri Gillette, MBA, CRTS,
Caring Transitions of Southern Arizona
Art as Therapy
May 16, 2018 Noon - 1:00p.m.
Presenter: Emily Endreson, Art Therapist
Carondelet St. Mary's Hospital, Bridges Geropsychiatric Program
Laughter IS the Best Medicine
May 30, 2018 Noon - 1:00p.m.
Presenter: Camp Wellness, a program of UA's Family & Community Medicine
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Don't Miss
this Special Event!
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Volunteers Make a Difference!
Harmony Hospice is a great place to volunteer. Not only will you work with caring and dedicated people, we have a variety of volunteer opportunities, including office tasks, hosting our Harmon-Ice snow cone events, or interaction with our patients. No experience necessary. We will train you.
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Staff Highlight
Cassie Maradik, LMSW
Social Worker
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Cassie joined Harmony Hospice two years ago and it was kismet! Though she was looking at another position in the behavioral health field, she received a personal call from our executive director who shared her vision for Harmony Hospice. Emphasizing compassion, creativity, and a desire to keep our agency small and relational for our patients, Cassie was excited to join the team.
Cassie brings much kindness and a welcoming, gentle manner to Harmony Hospice. Her patients are thankful for her visits. She provides emotional support, but often coordinates services inside and outside of the home, as needed. Her guidance is greatly welcomed by family members and caregivers.
Focusing on studies in gerontology, Cassie earned a degree in social work from Arizona State University. She has worked in long term care and with people who often find themselves alone in critical times of need.
“I love connecting with the people and helping them feel connected.”
Memory care is Cassie’s passion. She enjoys one-on-one time with patients. “
Learning to communicate differently and sharing these skills with the loved one’s family is key…I call it compassionate communication skills,” Cassie said.
You’ll find Cassie at Barre 3 exercise studio several times a week. In between ballet classes, she enjoys hiking, cooking, reading, and writing. She also has a flare for interior design and organizing. Cassie finds joy in so many things and lucky for Harmony Hospice, we get to spread a little joy wherever Cassie is assigned!
Thanks to all our
social workers here at Harmony Hospice.
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Phone (520) 284-9334 | Fax (520) 284-7966 | info@harmonyhospice.org
website: www.harmonyhospice.org
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