Christine Onyango
Summary
Dedicated childcare professional with extensive experience at Kids of Maseno-Kenya, adept in creating engaging, educational activities while ensuring a safe environment for children. Leveraged patience, empathy, and conflict resolution skills to foster trust and rapport with families, significantly improving behavior patterns and promoting healthy habits. Demonstrated a strong work ethic and reliability, making a tangible difference in community engagement and child development.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Babysitter
Kids of Maseno-Kenya Deaf and Deaf Blind Children
05.2020 - 04.2023
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Handled conflicts between siblings effectively using conflict resolution techniques resulting in a more peaceful household.
- Improved child safety by vigilantly monitoring play areas and consistently enforcing rules.
- Created a fun and educational atmosphere by incorporating age-appropriate games and activities that promoted learning while keeping children entertained.
- Developed strong relationships with families, establishing trust and rapport to provide quality childcare services tailored to individual family requirements.
- Built lasting bonds with the families I worked with through excellent communication skills creating strong rapport which led me being recommended amongst friends.
- Offered emotional support by actively listening to children''s concerns and responding empathetically while fostering their problem-solving abilities.
- Implemented consistent routines for naptime, bedtime, meal preparation, and other daily tasks to create stability within the home environment for the children in my care.
- Promoted healthy habits by preparing nutritious meals and snacks for children daily.
- Ensured proper hygiene among kids under my care by teaching them about personal cleanliness thus promoting good health habits.
- Provided compassionate care during emergencies or illness, administering first aid when necessary and communicating promptly with parents regarding any concerns or incidents.
- Collaborated closely with parents regarding behavioral issues implementing strategies that improved overall behavior patterns.
Volunteer
Kids of Maseno-Kenya, Deaf and Deaf Blind Children
01.2009 - 07.2018
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
Community Mobilizer
Kids of Maseno-Kenya Deaf and Deaf Blind Children
02.2012 - 02.2016
- Conducted surveys and gathered data from communities served to identify trends and develop evidence-based solutions accordingly.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans for community mobilization efforts, leading to increased participation in programs.
- Built partnerships with key stakeholders to facilitate cooperative efforts in addressing pressing community needs.
- Empowered marginalized groups within the community through targeted support programs and resources.
Research Assistant
Kenyan-Danish Health Research Project
06.1995 - 08.2005
- Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
- Organized research materials, maintaining a well-ordered workspace conducive to productivity.
- Maintained open lines of communication with project leads and team members for effective collaboration on common goals.
- Monitored project timelines, ensuring timely completion of tasks while maintaining high-quality output.
Education
No Degree - CHHA
CARE ACADEMY
Waretown, NJ09.2024
High School Diploma -
AKOKO SECONDARY SCHOOL
SIAYA, KENYA11.1994
Skills
- Patience and Empathy
- Time Management
- Strong Work Ethic
- Reliability
- Following Directions
- Dependability
- Reliability and punctuality
- Flexible scheduling
- Maintaining safe environment
- Child Supervision
- Adaptability and Resilience
- Childcare
- Conflict Resolution
- Meal and snack times
- Managing routines
- Housekeeping
- Schedule Management
- Activity Planning
- School-age children experience
- Routine management
- Playing puzzles and games
- Reading and Storytelling
- Light Housekeeping
- Creative play ideas
- Upholding discipline rules
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- Behavior monitoring
- Professionalism and Discretion
- Behavior Management
- Bathing and dressing
- Child safety expertise
- Planning physical activities
- Child Development Understanding
- Emergency Response
- Child Development
- Diaper changing proficiency
- Park supervision
- Educational Activities Planning
- Potty Training Assistance
- Administering medicines
- Age-appropriate routines
- Routine adherence
- Nutritional meal preparation
- Special needs experience
- Discipline understanding
- Positive and professional
- Meal and snack preparation
- Emotional and Physical Development Assessment
- Keeping children safe
- Child Safety Procedures
- Follows directions
- Calm Demeanor
- Exercise and outdoor activities
- Giving medicines as appropriate
- Child monitoring
- Overnight care
- Problem-Solving
- Dependable and Responsible
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Multitasking
- Good Decision Making
- Excellent Communication
- Creative Thinking
- Housekeeping and Cleaning
- Organizational Skills
- Cooking
- Relationship Building
- Attention to Detail
- Child Safety
- Active Listening
- Emotionally supportive
Accomplishments
- Received consistent positive remarks for quality of care.
- Positively influenced kids with behavior issues, improving family quality of life.
- Increased parents' happiness by taking on additional chores and relieving burdens.
- Collaborated with team of 15 in the development of Kids of Maseno-Kenya
Languages
English
Professional Working
Swahili
Professional Working
Timeline
Babysitter
Kids of Maseno-Kenya Deaf and Deaf Blind Children
05.2020 - 04.2023
Community Mobilizer
Kids of Maseno-Kenya Deaf and Deaf Blind Children
02.2012 - 02.2016
Volunteer
Kids of Maseno-Kenya, Deaf and Deaf Blind Children
01.2009 - 07.2018
Research Assistant
Kenyan-Danish Health Research Project
06.1995 - 08.2005
No Degree - CHHA
CARE ACADEMY
High School Diploma -
AKOKO SECONDARY SCHOOL
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