Health & Garden Administrative Assistant (Intern)
Batchewana First Nation
Sault Ste. Marie
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Coordinated scheduling for a Nurse Practitioner and clinic staff; confirmed appointments and supported follow-ups.
- Assisted with appointment-day support by directing clients, confirming details, and ensuring the right forms were ready.
- Coordinated community outreach activities (posting info, call lists, sign-ups, reminders) to enhance awareness of services and programs.
- Supported health-promotion and prevention-focused activities (event/admin support, information sharing) to align with community wellness goals.
- Assisted with community garden and food security activities, including seed planting and organizing supplies and participation.
- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team (admin + health/community staff), communicating updates clearly and asking questions when needed.
- Acted as the first point of contact by phone, greeting community members respectfully and routing needs to the right staff/program.
- Practiced strict confidentiality when handling sensitive information, applying privacy-aware habits in day-to-day administration.