Zaira Gocatek
About Zaira Gocatek
Zaira Gocatek serves as a COVID-19 Case Manager for the City of Hamilton Public Health Services. She has a background in nursing and leadership roles, having worked in various healthcare and organizational positions across Ontario, Canada.
Current Role in Public Health
Zaira Gocatek currently serves as a COVID-19 Case Manager for the City of Hamilton Public Health Services. In this role, she is responsible for managing COVID-19 cases, ensuring effective communication and coordination among health services. Her work contributes to public health initiatives aimed at controlling the spread of the virus and providing support to affected individuals.
Previous Experience in Health Care
Before her current position, Zaira Gocatek worked at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre as a Lakehead University Student Nurse from 2016 to 2019. She gained practical experience in various nursing roles, including her time at St. Joseph's Care Group and Lakehead Psychiatric Hospital. Additionally, she worked as a Personal Support Worker at Chartwell Retirement Residences for a brief period.
Leadership Roles in Student Organizations
Zaira Gocatek held leadership positions in several student organizations. She was the Founding Chapter President of Alpha Pi Phi International Sorority from 2017 to 2018. She also served as an Official Delegate for the Canadian Nursing Students' Association during the same period. These roles allowed her to develop leadership skills and engage with the nursing community.
Educational Background
Zaira Gocatek studied at Lakehead University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Registered Nursing from 2015 to 2020. Prior to her university education, she attended St. Joan of Arc Catholic Secondary School from 2011 to 2015. Her academic background has provided her with a solid foundation in nursing and health care practices.
Early Work Experience
Zaira Gocatek's early work experience includes her role as a Retail Sales Associate at Ada's Corner from 2016 to 2017. This position allowed her to develop customer service skills and gain experience in a retail environment. Her diverse work history contributes to her well-rounded skill set in health care and community service.