MARY CAROLYNE WACHERA
Nairobi
Summary
Compassionate Social Work Graduate with hands-on experience in client assessment, case management, and psychosocial support. Committed to enhancing the well-being of children, families, and communities through evidence-based practices. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in both independent and collaborative interdisciplinary settings.
Overview
2
2
Languages
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Work Volunteer
Ruiru Level 4 Hospital
Ruiru
06.2024 - 06.2025
- Engaged in client-related social work interventions to support individual needs.
- Provided basic counselling to patients referred to social workers, fostering emotional support.
- Participated in home visits and follow-ups for clients in need of social workers’ intervention.
- Applied relevant social work skills and knowledge in assisting individuals and communities.
- Supported social work activities within the hospital setting.
- Assisted in report writing on cases presented to the social work team.
- Streamlined document filing process for social work records.
- Assisted in patient referral transfers to relevant departments.
- Developed understanding of HIV testing protocols and support strategies for gender-based violence victims.
Social Work Intern
USAID Tumikia Mtoto CHEER-UP program
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Facilitated social work activities to enhance community engagement in a community-based program.
- Contributed to advocacy and community mobilization efforts, promoting awareness and support for local needs.
- Participated in advocacy and community mobilization activities.
- Collected and analyzed information to support report writing, improving documentation of program outcomes.
- Gained hands-on experience in community programs working within an all-round program based in education, HIV prevention and economic support.
Social Work Attachment
Promise Giving Children’s Home
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Acquired hands-on experience in a children's home setting, enhancing support for child development.
- Coordinated resource mobilization efforts with community and local stakeholders to improve service delivery.
- Conducted education follow-ups for children in school for the children in school.
- Gained practical experience in a children’s home setting.
- Conducted education follow-ups for the children in school.
Social Work Attachment
Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Gained practical exposure to enhance understanding of social work in healthcare. to social work practice within a hospital environment.
- Utilized interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills to effectively support clients.
- Conducted client assessments and managed waivers under supervision. and waivers under supervision.
- Acquired hands-on experience in social work practice within hospital setting.
- Gained experience working efficiently in a fast-paced healthcare setting. working within a busy healthcare setting.
Education
Diploma - Social Work
Thika Technical Training Institute
ThikaSkills
- Assessment and intervention
- Client assessment
- Report writing
- Research and information literacy
- Client support
- Community outreach
- Advocacy
- Record keeping
- Organizational skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Case management
- Resource mobilization
Languages
English
Upper Intermediate
B2
Swahili
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Social Work Volunteer
Ruiru Level 4 Hospital
06.2024 - 06.2025
Social Work Intern
USAID Tumikia Mtoto CHEER-UP program
02.2024 - 05.2024
Social Work Attachment
Promise Giving Children’s Home
01.2023 - 04.2023
Social Work Attachment
Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital
01.2022 - 04.2022
Diploma - Social Work
Thika Technical Training Institute