Patti Nashman
Toronto,Canada
Summary
Social work professional with robust background in providing comprehensive support to individuals and families. Skilled in developing and implementing tailored intervention plans to address specific needs. Strong focus on achieving impactful outcomes, adaptable to evolving circumstances. Member of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW).
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker
Self Employed
04.2022 - Current
- Improved client well-being by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing tailored intervention plans.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
- Educated individuals and families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
- Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
Social Worker/Director - Child and Youth
Camp Wahanowin
06.1997 - 11.2022
- Staff training regarding Interpersonal skills needed to be a summer camp counsellor for children ages 5-16 at a private summer camp
- Supported children and young adults dealing with separation anxiety, depression, and low self esteem
- Supervised camp health centre and worked with nurses and physicians
- Communication with parents
- Ensured compliance with the Ontario Camping Association
- Helped campers and staff develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Developed and implemented programs to support children's mental health and well-being.
- Mentored young people facing social/emotional difficulties offering guidance that contributed positively to their overall personal growth trajectory.
Medical Social Worker
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
07.1991 - 09.1997
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
- Connected patients with community resources, ensuring access to essential services such as housing, healthcare, and financial assistance.
- Offered crisis intervention services to address urgent concerns related to mental health, substance abuse, or domestic violence issues.
- Developed cultural competence through ongoing professional development opportunities, providing culturally sensitive services to diverse patient populations.
- Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.
Education
Master of Social Work -
University of Toronto
Toronto, ONBachelor of Arts - Social Work
York University
Toronto, ONBachelor of Arts - Sociology
York University
Glendon College, Toronto OntarioSkills
- Compassionate
- Client advocacy
- Conflict resolution
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Crisis intervention
- Client confidentiality
- Empathy building
- Assessment skills
- Referrals and networking
- Community resources
- Solution-based interventions
- Individual and group counseling
Timeline
Social Worker
Self Employed
04.2022 - Current
Social Worker/Director - Child and Youth
Camp Wahanowin
06.1997 - 11.2022
Medical Social Worker
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
07.1991 - 09.1997
Master of Social Work -
University of Toronto
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
York University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
York University
Similar Profiles
Joseph CruzJoseph Cruz
Mover at Self EmployedMover at Self Employed
Damian RasmussenDamian Rasmussen
Skilled Gardner at Self EmployedSkilled Gardner at Self Employed
Vinny WoodVinny Wood
Barber at self employedBarber at self employed
Maureen Cowan-MageeMaureen Cowan-Magee
Graphic Designer/Illustrator at Self EmployedGraphic Designer/Illustrator at Self Employed
Jenny Cheng LYUJenny Cheng LYU
Salad Prep Cook (Cold Station) at Cafe on the SquareSalad Prep Cook (Cold Station) at Cafe on the Square