CATHERINE ZAWADI KENGA
Mombasa
Summary
I am a highly organized, competent and disciplined caregiver with excellent communication skills. I have considerable experience in caring for patients of all ages with a variety of afflictions. I endeavor to deliver the highest quality care while establishing good rapport with my clients and their families Specializing in elderly care and long-term care arrangements.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Uzima Uhai Health Centre
01.2024 - Current
- Provide assistance in meeting the daily needs of patients
- Vital signs observation
- Dressing of wounds
- Assisting with activities of daily living
- Infection prevention
- Companionship and emotional support
Child protection and case management Officer
RefuSHE Kenya
01.2016 - 12.2023
- Provided refugee girls and young women with relevant assistance by determining eligibility to admission in RefuSHE programs
- Initiated relationships with RefuSHE program participants and conducted individual case management for them
- Assessed the physical, mental, emotional, and social needs of each participant and established a trust relationship to support and facilitate their growth and development
- Worked closely with participants in the (GEP) Girl Empowerment Program/Community (including Women Ambassador Groups) to identify unaccompanied minors (UAMs) and separated children and place children in appropriate care (e.g
- With foster parents or in the Safe House) based on protection issues and individual case needs
- Participated in the development of case management monitoring systems/receive and review referrals and requests for services to determine eligibility to admission in RefuSHE programs and grant-funded projects
- Prepared accurate, thorough and timely recording of case information both in online databases and participant files
- Prepare monthly progress reports on core tasks depicting social work interventions and milestones achieved
Confectionery shop
Snack Shark Business
01.2012 - 03.2014
- Sales and marketing
Field-based community worker
APHIA Plus
01.2011 - 12.2011
- Advocated for orphan rights and mobilized resources for their support
- Created a referral pathway for orphaned and vulnerable children (OVCs) clients to acquire further support
- Provided technical support in resource mobilization and project sustainability
- Planned activities at the district level and create linkages with other supportive stakeholders and partners in the district
- Prepared monthly and quarterly reports
Social Worker
APHIA II
03.2010 - 12.2010
- Conducted community mobilization and organized community outreaches to sensitize people on HIV/AIDS issues, stigma reduction, and positive living
- Advocated for orphan rights and support
- Implemented project activities and ensured gender mainstreaming
- Provided technical support in resource mobilization
- Prepared and submitted monthly, and quarterly reports
- Supervised home and community-based care (HCBC) at the facility level
Counsellor
Bluebird garments Kenya (EPZ) Ltd
01.2008 - 05.2009
- Supported the occupational health and safety team and gave directions to first aiders and participated in any occurrences
- Provided Counseling services to staff
- Supervised the general cleanliness of the company
- Conducted Family planning counseling
Cashier
Tumaini Ratio Store Mombasa
01.2001 - 12.2001
- Customer care and stock management
Education
Certiöcate - Caregiving
Uzima Uhai Health Centre
Mombasa09.2015
Diploma - community development and project management
Mombasa Aviation Training Institute
Mombasa12.2009
Certiöcate - Community Development and Counselling
Mombasa Polytechnic
Mombasa12.2007
Kenya Certiöcate of Secondary Education -
Ribe girls Secondary School
12.2000
Kenya Certiöcate of Primary Education -
Viragoni Primary School
12.1996
Skills
- Computer Skills
- Organized and efficient
- Reliable and punctual
- Very familiar with all aspects of home care
- Able to deliver basic medical assistance until qualified technicians arrive
- Able to keep a calm demeanor in all situations
References
- Nancy Tamasha Rimba, Senior Manager, Safe House and Case Management, RefuSHE Kenya, +254 706 689 928, ntamasha@refushe.org
- Benedict Msau, P.O. Box 7632, Nairobi, 00100, +254 724 817 831, moniwaa@gmail.com
- Andrine Keli Muia, Assistant County Commissioner, Kajiado West Sub-County, +254 723 081 547, andrinekeli@yahoo.com
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 09/29/80
- Gender: Female
Timeline
Caregiver
Uzima Uhai Health Centre
01.2024 - Current
Child protection and case management Officer
RefuSHE Kenya
01.2016 - 12.2023
Confectionery shop
Snack Shark Business
01.2012 - 03.2014
Field-based community worker
APHIA Plus
01.2011 - 12.2011
Social Worker
APHIA II
03.2010 - 12.2010
Counsellor
Bluebird garments Kenya (EPZ) Ltd
01.2008 - 05.2009
Cashier
Tumaini Ratio Store Mombasa
01.2001 - 12.2001
Certiöcate - Caregiving
Uzima Uhai Health Centre
Diploma - community development and project management
Mombasa Aviation Training Institute
Certiöcate - Community Development and Counselling
Mombasa Polytechnic
Kenya Certiöcate of Secondary Education -
Ribe girls Secondary School
Kenya Certiöcate of Primary Education -
Viragoni Primary School
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