Catherine Zinaka
Northampton,Northamptonshire
Summary
Dedicated care assistant with experience in documentation, infection prevention, and mobility assistance. Demonstrates strong empathy and compassion, providing personal care assistance and supporting activities of daily living. Skilled in dementia awareness and end-of-life care, committed to enhancing patient well-being.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work history
Health care assistant
New Dawn Healthcare
Corby, Northamptonshire
02.2025 - Current
- Assisted elderly residents with daily tasks such as eating, bathing and dressing up for an enhanced quality of life in their homes.
- Prepared meals for clients, ensured balanced nutrition intake.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
- Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
- Completed care documentation and monitored client condition to achieve up-to-date records.
- Aided clients in everyday activities, such as medication prompts and accessing the community, ensuring constant safety and effective care.
- Improved clients' daily lives through compassionate conversation, empathetic care and community socialisation.
- Prioritised client welfare, providing comfort, reassurance and support to reduce anxiety and distress.
- Assisted in physical therapy sessions to promote mobility improvement.
Health care assistant
Precious Hope Healthcare (Part time)
Northampton, Northamptonshire
09.2024 - Current
- Monitored client condition with meticulous attention to detail.
- Administered non-prescription medication and relieved minor discomforts promptly.
- Assisted clients with daily tasks such as eating, bathing and dressing up for an enhanced quality of life.
- Managed personal hygiene of bed-bound clients, maintained dignity and respect at all times.
- Carefully monitored changes in physical and mental health, reporting deterioration to district nurse for urgent attention.
Health Care Assistant
Authentic Kare Company
Kettering, Northamptonshire
01.2023 - 02.2025
- Provided personalised care and support to vulnerable individuals, helping them to retain independence.
- Upheld client confidentiality at all times whilst performing duties as per data protection guidelines.
- Managed stock levels of medications for service users, ensured uninterrupted provision of care services during shifts.
- Ensured infection control measures were adhered to strictly for a safe environment for both staff and service users.
- Escorted patients for tests or procedures within the hospital premises whilst ensuring their safety and comfort.
- Ensured safe and secure living conditions for service users, reducing risk and enhancing quality of life.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity irrespective of circumstance.
- Helped service users improve their independence, building strength and confidence to enhance daily living.
Health Care Assistant
The Midlands Private Hospital (Houbro Consultancy)
Gweru, Zimbabwe
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Managed personal hygiene of bed-bound patients, maintained dignity and respect at all times.
- Delivered high-quality patient service by maintaining cleanliness in wards.
- Monitored vital signs of patients with meticulous attention to detail for accurate readings.
- Assisted with mealtime planning, feeding and support.
- Liaised between patients and healthcare professionals, facilitated effective communication channels.
- Ensured infection control measures were adhered to strictly for a safe environment for both staff and patients alike.
- Escorted patients for tests or procedures within the hospital premises whilst ensuring their safety and comfort.
Cashier
MSU BDO
Gweru, Zimbabwe
01.2017 - 12.2019
- Handled cash transactions and identified counterfeit notes, ensuring financial security.
- Communicated product information to customers, driving informed purchases.
- Handled returns and exchanges following company policies, resulting in satisfied customers.
- Took initiative in restocking shelves during downtime, enhancing product availability.
- Packaged customer items carefully, ensuing merchandise safety.
- Maintained clean and organised workspace to ensure efficient service.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
Preschool teacher
Twinkle Day Care
Masvingo, Zimbabwe
01.1996 - 12.2016
- Oversaw nap time routines ensuring restful periods for children whilst maintaining orderliness.
- Nurtured children's emotional intelligence to foster empathy and understanding.
- Administered first aid during emergencies, prioritising student safety at all times.
- Developed children's social skills for positive interactions with peers and adults.
- Devised educational games thus making learning more enjoyable and effective for the students.
- Encouraged parental involvement in their child's education to strengthen home-school connections.
- Managed classroom behaviour, ensuring a safe, respectful atmosphere.
- Facilitated outdoor activities enhancing motor skills development in early ages pupils.
- Enhanced children's language abilities through interactive storytelling sessions.
- Supported children's development with learning-through-play activities, aiding social, emotional and educational growth.
- Created safe and stimulating outdoor learning environments.
- Helped children learn numeracy skills using counting games.
- Communicated daily observations with guardians, maintaining detailed development records.
- Safeguarded children appropriately, escalating concerns to senior staff.
- Assisted with meal plan and feeding during mealtimes.
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Diploma in Health and Social Care
Inspire London College
London 02.2025 -
Bachelor of Commerce - Business Management
Midlands State University
Zimbabwe 01.2018 - 03.2021
A-Levels - 2 A levels
Budiriro B College
Zimbabwe 01.2014 - 11.2015
GCSEs - 8 Ordinary level passes
Girls High School
Zimbabwe 01.1991 - 12.1994
Skills
- Documentation
- Infection prevention
- Mobility assistance
- Empathy and compassion
- Personal care assistance
- Activities of Daily Living
- Dementia awareness
- End Of Life Care
Accomplishments
Have received recognition for carer of the month twice with current employer
Affiliations
- Volunteered by taking part in feeding the homeless programs
Timeline
Health care assistant
New Dawn Healthcare
02.2025 - Current
NVQ Level 3 - Diploma in Health and Social Care
Inspire London College
02.2025 -
Health care assistant
Precious Hope Healthcare (Part time)
09.2024 - Current
Health Care Assistant
Authentic Kare Company
01.2023 - 02.2025
Health Care Assistant
The Midlands Private Hospital (Houbro Consultancy)
01.2020 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Commerce - Business Management
Midlands State University
01.2018 - 03.2021
Cashier
MSU BDO
01.2017 - 12.2019
A-Levels - 2 A levels
Budiriro B College
01.2014 - 11.2015
Preschool teacher
Twinkle Day Care
01.1996 - 12.2016
GCSEs - 8 Ordinary level passes
Girls High School
01.1991 - 12.1994