Megan Nahmabin
London,Canada
Summary
Compassionate Support Worker known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in behavior modification, crisis intervention, and adaptive communication techniques. Excel in empathy, active listening, and patience, ensuring effective support and positive outcomes for individuals in care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Anti-Human Trafficking Support Worker
Atlohsa Family Healing Services
London, Ontario
08.2021 - 02.2025
- Delivered culturally sensitive and holistic support for Indigenous women and girls, focusing on survivors of human trafficking and sexual exploitation
- Provided emotional and practical support to vulnerable adults.
- Supported clients' social, physical and emotional needs to help integrate into local community
- Monitored client wellbeing and reported any changes or concerns to relevant staff members
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs
- Developed and maintained supportive relationships with clients and families
- Highlighted strengths in interpersonal relations, problem-solving, crisis intervention, group dynamics, community development, and other innovative techniques
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions and service delivery
Interim Anti-Human Trafficking Coordinator
Atlohsa Family Healing Services
London, Ontario
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Responsible for designing and implementing culturally appropriate programs that promote community well-being
- Facilitation and creation of community workshops, education, presentations, and consultation (which may include local First Nations and the non-Indigenous community)
- Coordinated community outreach programs to promote healing services for families
- Managed scheduling and logistics for workshops and support sessions
- Facilitated communication between staff, clients, and external partners effectively
- Developed and implemented program service delivery that supports Indigenous peoples who have survived, are involved or at risk of being involved in any form of human trafficking, sexual abuse, and exploitation
Administrative Assistant to Chief Executive Officer
Thunderbird Partnership Foundation (National Native Addictions Partnership Foundation)
London, Ontario
04.2021 - 07.2021
- Facilitating and assisting with meetings, committees, events, projects, working groups, and schedules for CEO and Board of Directors
- Managed expense claims
- Answered phone calls and emails to provide information, resulting in effective business correspondence.
- Supported teams with scheduling and administrative tasks
- Liaised with community partners to facilitate program outreach efforts.
- Managed correspondence and communications for various stakeholders
Partnerships and Policy Administration Support
Thunderbird Partnership Foundation (National Native Addictions Partnership Foundation)
London, Ontario
11.2020 - 04.2021
- Coordinating and supporting meetings, committees, events, projects, working groups, and schedules for Policy and Partnerships team
- Information management: developing templates for tracking and monitoring, utilizing digital tools for file management, storage, and information sharing
- Compiled thorough meeting minutes to improve documentation accuracy.
Noted critical points during discussions for effective follow-up.
Maintained organized records of decisions and assignments for team efficiency.
Documented relevant information to support project continuity.
Academic Transition Opportunities Assistant
Western University - Indigenous Student Center
London, Ontario
09.2016 - 08.2019
- Assisted with the planning, organization, and implementation of workshops and social events - determining timing, location, reservations, transportation, and costs
- Assisted with office functions as they relate to the Academic Transition Opportunities program - answering phones, sending email, faxing and photocopying
Academic Transition Opportunities Summer Assistant
Western University - Indigenous Student Center
London, Ontario
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Executed detailed preparations for program in readiness for upcoming school year
- Coordinated and executed orientation for Indigenous students, encompassing cultural events, accommodations, transportation, and meals.
Resource Programs Assistant
St. Joseph's Hospice
Sarnia, Ontario
05.2014 - 08.2014
- Efficiently provided phone call support for all programs
- Assisted with all programs: Day Hospice, Children's programs, Bereavement groups
- Provided information about all programs to visitors
Administrative Assistant
St. Joseph's Hospice
Sarnia, Ontario
05.2013 - 08.2013
- Prepared business and medical documents, typically using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Efficiently provided phone call support while directing clients to the appropriate department/individual
- Acted as the point of contact for internal and external visitors/clients
- Distributed email, correspondence memos, letters, faxes, and forms
- Entered data and annual reports into a computerized system
Education
Death Doula And Respite Care Worker
Ontario School of Energy
Peterborough, ON09-2025
Indigenous Death Worker
Blackbird Medicines
Algonquin, ON10-2024
Certificate in Loss, Grief and Bereavement Studies -
King's University College, Western University
01.2021
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Thanatology & Indigenous Studies
Western University
01.2021
General Arts and Science Diploma -
Fanshawe College
01.2015
Skills
- Community outreach
- Crisis intervention
- Cultural sensitivity
- Cultural competence
- Empathy and patience
- Program development
- Emotional support
- Workshop facilitation
Certification
- Giwiidabindimin - Responding to Trauma and Grief for Indigenous Communities & Organizations Certificate
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems (WHMIS) Certified
- Addiction Treatment Program Facilitator Training - Red Path Certified
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) Certified
- Mental Health First Aid First Nations Certified
- Indigenous Death Doula Certified
- Safety in the Workplace Certified
- First Aid and CPR Certified
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Interim Anti-Human Trafficking Coordinator
Atlohsa Family Healing Services
11.2023 - 05.2024
Anti-Human Trafficking Support Worker
Atlohsa Family Healing Services
08.2021 - 02.2025
Administrative Assistant to Chief Executive Officer
Thunderbird Partnership Foundation (National Native Addictions Partnership Foundation)
04.2021 - 07.2021
Partnerships and Policy Administration Support
Thunderbird Partnership Foundation (National Native Addictions Partnership Foundation)
11.2020 - 04.2021
Academic Transition Opportunities Assistant
Western University - Indigenous Student Center
09.2016 - 08.2019
Academic Transition Opportunities Summer Assistant
Western University - Indigenous Student Center
05.2016 - 08.2016
Resource Programs Assistant
St. Joseph's Hospice
05.2014 - 08.2014
Administrative Assistant
St. Joseph's Hospice
05.2013 - 08.2013
Death Doula And Respite Care Worker
Ontario School of Energy
Indigenous Death Worker
Blackbird Medicines
Certificate in Loss, Grief and Bereavement Studies -
King's University College, Western University
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Thanatology & Indigenous Studies
Western University
General Arts and Science Diploma -
Fanshawe College
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