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Uda Gawachab

Uda Gawachab

Windhoek

Summary

Empathetic Social Worker with over 5 years of experience interfacing with community liaisons, facilitating individual and group sessions and monitoring conditions of clients to coordinate care. Excellent communicator with knack for building lasting professional relationships.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Social Worker

Ministry of Health and Social Services
05.2022 - Current
  • Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
  • Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
  • Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.
  • Explained medical care options to help families make informed healthcare decisions.
  • Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
  • Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
  • Documented case notes daily and coordinated follow-up for seamless case management.
  • Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans, and referrals.
  • Provided ongoing counseling to help patients deal with conditions and processes
  • Collaborated with healthcare providers to drive continuity of care.
  • Provided crisis intervention services to individuals facing medical, emotional and mental health challenges in hospital setting.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary care conferences to discuss patient care plans and referrals.
  • Managed caseload to satisfy multiple patients with diverse needs.
  • Assisted patients in accessing housing, financial assistance and other community resources.
  • Facilitated family meetings to discuss patient care plans.
  • Developed partnerships with community organizations to expand services and referrals.
  • Maintained detailed records of patient progress, documentation of services and case notes.
  • Coordinated patient discharge planning and follow-up care.
  • Assessed risk factors of patients and made referrals for further services.
  • Conducted in-home visits to provide supportive services.
  • Participated in clinical supervision to maintain professional development.
  • Provided patient and family education on available resources and self-care strategies.

Senior Community Liason officer

Regain Trust
01.2022 - 04.2022
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.

Social Worker (intern)

SOS Children's Villages International
07.2021 - 12.2021
  • Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times
  • Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes
  • Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs
  • Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification
  • De-escalated stressful situations through individual and family crisis interventions
  • Helped clients with recognizing and managing mental health concerns through evidence-based interventions
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions to build supportive, communicative client networks
  • Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures
  • Assisted clients in identifying community resources and connecting with appropriate services

Social Worker

One Economy Foundation
03.2019 - 09.2019
  • De-escalated stressful situations through individual and family crisis interventions
  • Facilitated psychoeducational classes to help clients develop life skills
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with community resources for successful referrals
  • Assisted clients in developing and setting realistic goals to promote positive change
  • Utilized evidence-based practices to provide effective interventions for clients

Data Capturing Clerk

Vision Africa, Windhoek
02.2018 - 03.2019
  • Completed data entry tasks with accuracy and efficiency
  • Organized, sorted, and checked input data against original documents
  • Sorted documents and maintained organized filing process
  • Communicated with supervisors and colleagues to process data quickly and resolve discrepancies
  • Entered data into various computer systems accurately using Microsoft Office Suite
  • Verified accuracy of data entered into system to produce error-free reports

Logistics Administrator

Namibian Breweries
12.2010 - 12.2017
  • With contracts as well as basic administrative work for the department.
  • Assisted in development and implementation of logistics policies and procedures to provide roadmap for daily operations.
  • Generated monthly performance reports to track and analyze shipping trends.
  • Liaised with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate smooth operations.
  • Registered vendors and customers on database to maintain updated roster.
  • Maintained excellent working relationships with customers by efficiently responding to inquiries and complaints.
  • Built and established relationships with staff and vendors.
  • Prepared and presented reports to management on logistics performance.
  • Created reports to provide insights into logistics operations and performance.
  • Negotiated contracts to secure favorable rates and terms.

Education

Bachelor's degree of Arts (honours) - Social Work,

University of Namibia, Windhoek
12.2021
  • Elected Class Representative for 4 years.
  • Skilled in Case, Group and Community work.
  • Monitoring and Evaluation was key to final year teaching.
  • Research mini thesis topic was focused on postpartum mood and anxiety disorders.

High School Diploma -

DHPS, Windhoek
01.2003
  • HIGSCE English as a 2nd language 2
  • HIGSCE Afrikaans as a 1st language 3
  • HIGSCE German as a foreign language 2
  • HIGSCE Physical Science 4
  • IGSCE Mathematics C
  • IGSCE Art and Design E
  • Member of [Student Organization or Club Name]

Skills

  • Psychosocial Assessments
  • Interdisciplinary Coordination
  • Community Health Center Credentialing
  • Patient and Family Liaison
  • Assessing Needs
  • Medical Care Counseling
  • Conflict Negotiation
  • Patient Assistance
  • Family Support
  • Improving Wellbeing
  • Coaching Patients
  • Quality of Life Guidelines
  • Educating Families
  • Bereavement Services
  • Follow-Up Care
  • Visiting Patient Homes

Certification

Licensed Certified Social Worker Uda Gawachab

Languages

German
Intermediate (B1)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Afrikaans
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Medical Social Worker - Ministry of Health and Social Services
05.2022 - Current
Senior Community Liason officer - Regain Trust
01.2022 - 04.2022
Social Worker (intern) - SOS Children's Villages International
07.2021 - 12.2021
Social Worker - One Economy Foundation
03.2019 - 09.2019
Data Capturing Clerk - Vision Africa, Windhoek
02.2018 - 03.2019
Logistics Administrator - Namibian Breweries
12.2010 - 12.2017
University of Namibia - Bachelor's degree of Arts (honours), Social Work,
DHPS - High School Diploma,
Uda Gawachab