Maryam Zaidi
About Maryam Zaidi
Maryam Zaidi is a COVID-19 Case Manager at the Ontario Ministry of Health, with a background in nursing and community health. She has held various roles in healthcare settings, including nursing student positions and COVID-19 case investigation.
Current Role as COVID-19 Case Manager
Maryam Zaidi currently serves as a COVID-19 Case Manager at the Ontario Ministry of Health. In this role, she provides health guidance based on directives from the Ministry of Health, supporting public health initiatives. Her responsibilities include managing COVID-19 cases and facilitating communication between health authorities and the public. She focuses on educating the community to promote informed decision-making regarding health matters.
Previous Experience in Nursing
Maryam Zaidi has extensive experience in nursing through various student placements. She worked at Trillium Health Partners in the Nephrology and Mental Health Units for 11 months in 2019. In 2020, she completed a 2-month placement at Lambton Park Community School and later spent 3 months at St. Michael's Hospital in 2021. Additionally, she worked for 3 months in the Surgical Unit at Toronto Western Hospital in 2018.
Experience as COVID-19 Case Investigator
Prior to her current role, Maryam Zaidi worked as a COVID-19 Case Investigator and Contact Tracer with the Canadian Red Cross from 2020 to 2021 for 9 months. In this capacity, she was responsible for investigating COVID-19 cases, tracing contacts, and ensuring that public health guidelines were followed to mitigate the spread of the virus.
Educational Background in Nursing
Maryam Zaidi studied at York University, where she pursued a degree in Registered Nursing. She achieved an Honours Bachelor of Science in Nursing, completing her studies from 2017 to 2021. Her education provided her with a solid foundation in nursing principles and practices, equipping her for her various roles in healthcare.
Community Health Involvement
Maryam Zaidi is actively involved in community health improvement efforts in Mississauga. Her work focuses on enhancing public health awareness and education, contributing to initiatives that aim to improve health outcomes within the community. She emphasizes the importance of informed decision-making among the public regarding health-related issues.