Martha Pierce
BA, BSW, RSW
Masters of Health Studies Student, Athabasca University
As a Registered Social Worker and Policy Lead with Alberta Health Services (AHS) in Calgary, Alberta, I am a nonjudgmental, client centered individual, who provides advocacy and support to individuals experiencing oppression. My objectives are to utilize client strengths to support individuals in overcoming the barriers and challenges that are experienced through systemic oppression, addictions, mental health issues, poverty, and discrimination. I am an ally. As a Health Care Leader, my objective is to model the way and set examples for others, inspire a shared vision, challenge the process, enable others to act, and recognize the contributions of others; all the while, choosing courage over comfort. Who I am, is how I lead.
Professionally, I am employed by
and I belong to the
Alberta Health Services is Canada's first and largest provincewide, fully integrated health system which is responsible for delivering health services to more than 4.4 million people living in Alberta. This provincewide health system includes 106 acute care hospitals and offers programs and services in more than 900 facilities throughout the province of Alberta. As a member of the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW), my key professional obligations are fostered by the ACSW Standards of Practice. I strive to uphold standards specific to professional relationships, competence, record keeping, confidentiality, professional accountability and fees, billings and statements.
Professional Relationships are key in how I commence ensuring trust, networking, and support to better protect and serve the public interest.
Competence is an important function of my practice as I undertake responsibility towards achieving a diversity of knowledge, skills and abilities specific to addictions and mental health issues.
Fees, Billings and Statements require policies of which Social Workers in private practice are responsible for, contributing toward professionalism and ensuring equality.
Record Keeping and Confidentiality are vital towards gaining trust and efficacy in my practice. All record keeping is in compliance with standards outlined in the ACSW Standards of Practice and within the professional agency I work for (AHS).
Professional Accountability is how I act to promote excellence in the Social Work profession.
The role of this ePortfolio is to engage in discussion while showcasing areas of my personal growth and achievements.
The aim of my ePortfolio is to display my professional identity whilst providing an arena for feedback, networking, insights, education and growth along the way.
These ACSW Standards of Practice are developed and revised in accordance with section 133 of the
Contact Me
Martha Pierce, BA, BSW, RSW 2226 Southport Atrium
10101 Southport Rd SW
Calgary, AB
T2W 3N2
Tel: 587-747-2858
Email: martha.pierce@ahs.ca
Alberta College of Social Workers. (2019, March). Standards of practice. Practice Resources. from
https://acsw.in1touch.org/document/2672/DOC_FINALACSWStandardsOfPractice_V1_1_20200304.pdf
Alberta Health Services. (n.d.). About AHS. Alberta Health Services. Retrieved January 22, 2022, from