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MARTIN WACHIRA

MARTIN WACHIRA

Kent,WASHINGTON

Summary

Dependable employee establishes rapport and trust with patients and helps complete daily living tasks to enhance quality of life. Driven to prioritize individual needs with attention to important details. Valued as accommodating, kind-hearted team player dedicated to expanding knowledge and responsibilities.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

CARE GIVER

Blessings Adult Family Home
11.2022 - Current
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Updated new doctor's on Medical Administration Records (MARs)
  • Ensured residents' medication and supplies were ordered on time
  • Updated doctor's, nurses and in general care team on the respective resident's health progress

Mangaging Legal Partner

Wachira Kirigo & Co. Advocates
03.2018 - 03.2022
  • Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients.
  • Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk.
  • Represented Clients in court during litigation
  • Prepared and drafted correspondence and legal forms to maintain smooth communications.
  • Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
  • Headed the Litigation Department

Consultant Legal And Policies Review

Social Policy And Development Consulting
07.2021 - 09.2021
  • Conducted a review of the existing local and international laws and policies safeguarding that protection of children against cyber bullying for a Google funded project through Child Fund Kenya, dubbed “TUCHANUKE.”


  • Prepared a detailed report advising on the existing legislative gaps and areas of concern

Consultant Lead Investigator

Leonard Cheshire
02.2021 - 03.2021
  • Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
  • Carefully documented statements, observations, and evidentiary materials.
  • Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
  • Conducted thorough face-to-face interviews with employers, families, neighbors, friends, and suspects, and documented investigative findings.

Associate Legal Researcher

Chege Kibathi & Co. Advocates
09.2017 - 12.2017
  • Established relevant black letter law by researching statutes and codes to case jurisdiction.
  • Conducted interviews with clients and witnesses to establish and verify key case information.
  • Located authoritative and relevant legal precedent to assess probable outcomes and potential arguments.
  • Prepared concise and comprehensive memoranda summarizing key research for clients.
  • Actively participated in children rights litigation including carrying out investigations and inquiries on the welfare and safety of children.
  • Collaborated with police and other investigative agencies to carry out investigation on crime and various fact-finding missions, geared towards establishing the truth about existing state of affairs
  • Participated in administrative justice litigation.
  • Offered pro bono services for children and other clients who cannot afford legal fee
  • Offered free legal aid to people in various counties in collaboration with churches and respective local administration.
  • Conducted legal research and private inquiries and confers with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.

Consulting Supervisor Data Collection

Rankstat Consultancy Limited
02.2016 - 05.2016


  • Collected data for a UNICEF funded project on nutritional needs of the children aged between 0 – 5 years, within Kibera Nairobi.
  • Reported project status, adhered to key timelines and milestones, identified data gaps and facilitated collaboration between operational and technical teams.
  • Participated in the development of the data collection tools for the baseline survey
  • Collaborated with team members on data validation, derived key insights, coordinated and prioritized tasks and communicated updates about fixes.
  • Utilized proprietary tools to engage with clients, track communications and deliver results.

Peer Educator and Mentor

Kenya Students Christians Fellowship
01.2014 - 01.2020

Offered mentorship on career guidance and character development to students in various Universities, in addition I worked as a volunteer teacher in Timau Primary School.


Helped in investigating and identifying areas for focused care and support in children and young people especially in High school, through one-on-one mentorship programs.


Collaborated and cooperated with Schools’ administrations and other investigative agencies to investigate areas of concern as identified through our one-on-one mentorship programs.


I am in addition a board member of various secondary and primary community schools including Pioneer Secondary School.

Assistant Field Coordinator

Christian Foundation For Children & The Aging(CFC)
01.2009 - 11.2010
  • Coordinated a needs assessment and investigations for children and the elderly in Buuri District Meru County.


  • Developed reports with recommendations highlighting the necessary actions to be taken with a view to meet the needs of the identified needy population.

Education

Post Graduate Diploma - Advocacy Training

Kenya School of Law
Nairobi Kenya
05.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Law

Mount Kenya University
Nairobi, Kenya
12.2014

Certificate - Disability Inclusion

University of Cape Town
E-Learning
03.2021

Certificate - Human Rights

University of Washington
E-Learning
04.2021

Certificate - Disability Development

Department of Health Services
E-Learning
07.2023

High School Diploma -

Pioneer High School
Nyandarua, Kenya
11.2004

Skills

  • Bedsore Prevention
  • Patient Toileting
  • Ability to Lift
  • Outdoor Activities
  • Research Skills
  • Child Protection
  • Computer Skills
  • Communication Skills
  • Leadership
  • Management

Timeline

CARE GIVER

Blessings Adult Family Home
11.2022 - Current

Consultant Legal And Policies Review

Social Policy And Development Consulting
07.2021 - 09.2021

Consultant Lead Investigator

Leonard Cheshire
02.2021 - 03.2021

Mangaging Legal Partner

Wachira Kirigo & Co. Advocates
03.2018 - 03.2022

Associate Legal Researcher

Chege Kibathi & Co. Advocates
09.2017 - 12.2017

Consulting Supervisor Data Collection

Rankstat Consultancy Limited
02.2016 - 05.2016

Peer Educator and Mentor

Kenya Students Christians Fellowship
01.2014 - 01.2020

Assistant Field Coordinator

Christian Foundation For Children & The Aging(CFC)
01.2009 - 11.2010

Post Graduate Diploma - Advocacy Training

Kenya School of Law

Bachelor of Arts - Law

Mount Kenya University

Certificate - Disability Inclusion

University of Cape Town

Certificate - Human Rights

University of Washington

Certificate - Disability Development

Department of Health Services

High School Diploma -

Pioneer High School
MARTIN WACHIRA