Isaac Gatei Wainaina
Summary
A compassionate, self driven and proactive professional with a blend of skills in social work and project management.I have strong commitment to fostering positive change in the lives of individuals and communities.My experience in conducting assessments and creating tailored support plans for at risk adults ,youths and children demonstrates my ability handle challenges holistically. I believe in the power of collaboration and actively engaging with local stakeholders to ensure sustainability impact in our society.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Night Parent
Naivasha Children's Shelter
Kenya, Nakuru
12.2023 - Current
- Implemented conflict resolution strategies to foster a harmonious living environment among children.
- Regularly checked on children in their dorms to ensure they are safe and accounted for.
- Handled prescribed medication to children accordingly and treating minor injuries occurred during their play time through my first aid skills.
- Ensured that children are clean and maintained good hygiene practices.
- Got prepared to respond to any emergencies that arose during the night such as illness or behavior issues.
- Ensured a calm and orderly environment within the facility during the night.
- Kept records of children whereabouts, behaviors and other incidence that may occur during the night.
- Ensured there's no harassment during meal time and ensured every child gets a well equally served, balanced and nutritious meal.
- Helped in easy integration and adaptation to children leaving and joining the facility to develop relationships and effective socialisation.
- Gave advise to older boys, held puberty talks to prepare them with the right knowledge about life choices outside the facility and narrated educative bedtime stories to smaller boys to ensure they slept easily.
Social Worker intern
Naivasha Children Shelter
Kenya , Nakuru
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Conducted initial home assessment of the children's situation to determine needs and goals.
- Recorded and reported children progress and updated children's files.
- Teach informal classes and updated child progress.
- Advocated for family based care in the local community alongside the administrators and directors.
- Worked with local authorities and extended family members of beneficiaries to promote a safe family for rescued boys to prepare for reintegration.
- Conducted counseling sessions to children and enhance rehabilitation and reintegration process.
- Identified and nurtured talents.
Social Worker Intern
Kenya Red cross
Kenya, Nairobi
02.2021 - 07.2021
- Organized for community services.
- We did database management.
- We conducted fundraising activities.
- We conducted volunteer dissemination by sharing ideas, and creating awareness and a safe environment for participants to talk out what they felt and give advice's.
- Psychosocial support to individuals, children and visitors.
- We actively stayed alert to respond to disaster to offer first aid to affected members of the community and trained people on disaster management.
- Offered mentorship and counseling to students during holidays.
Assistant Physical Therapist Volunteer
Heshima Children Centre
Kenya , Nairobi
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Provided emotional support and counseling to children in rehabilitation programs to promote mental wellbeing.
- Collaborated with health care professionals to develop individualised treatment plans for children with physical disability.
- Organized and led group activities aimed at improving social skills and fostered peer relationship among children.
- Educated families on the importance of physical therapy and rehabilitation for their children's recovery process.
- Advocated for resources and services for children with disability within the local community to enhance access to care.
- Educated children and families on the use of assistive devices and adaptive techniques to promote independence in daily activities.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of rehabilitation programs tailored to the individual needs of children with physical disabilities, focusing on progressive milestones.
- Engaged with families to create a supportive environments that encouraged children's active participation in their own healing and rehabilitation process.
Education
Diploma - Social Work and Community Development
Nairobi Women's Hospital College
01.2019 - 04.2022
Craft - Plumbing
PC Kinyanjui Technical Training Institute
01.2018 - Current
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined
Huruma Secondary School
01.2011 - 04.2016
Skills
Report writing
Data collection
Data analysis
Data evaluation
First aid skills
Good communication
Counseling skills
Project management
Micro soft office and Ms Word
Interests
Coaching youth sports teams
Volunteering in community service
Hiking and nature walks
Timeline
Night Parent
Naivasha Children's Shelter
12.2023 - Current
Social Worker intern
Naivasha Children Shelter
06.2022 - 12.2022
Social Worker Intern
Kenya Red cross
02.2021 - 07.2021
Assistant Physical Therapist Volunteer
Heshima Children Centre
08.2019 - 12.2019
Diploma - Social Work and Community Development
Nairobi Women's Hospital College
01.2019 - 04.2022
Craft - Plumbing
PC Kinyanjui Technical Training Institute
01.2018 - Current
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined
Huruma Secondary School
01.2011 - 04.2016