Zena Hindrup

Dedicated and compassionate support worker with over 13 years of experience in education and personal care, currently employed at Awatapu College as a teacher aide supporting students with very high needs. I am passionate about delivering quality care and dignity to individuals, particularly in end-of-life and community-based care settings. My goal is to transition into a healthcare role where I can apply my caregiving, communication, and support skills to make a meaningful difference for the deceased and their families by supporting respectful, dignified care and processes within a funeral home as a mortuary assistant.

Teacher Aide – High Needs Support at Awatapu College (2014-01 – Present)

• Provide one-on-one and group support for students with very high physical, intellectual, and behavioural needs
• Assist with personal care, communication support, mobility, and safety
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, therapists, and whānau to implement individual learning and care plans
• Foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment with empathy and patience
• Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and high standards of wellbeing and dignity

Child Caregiver (One-on-One) at Private Childcare (2010-01 – Present)

• Provided full-time supervision and care of a pre-schooler in a home setting
• Supported early development, feeding, hygiene, and daily routines

Home Services Support Worker at Extra Pair of Hands (Home Support Services) (2006-01 – 2007-12)

• Provided domestic assistance including cleaning, laundry, and pet care

Care Assistant at Judith Lambert Home Care (2004-01 – 2005-12)

• Delivered personal care, meal prep, sitter service, and child minding
• Supported individuals in their own homes, maintaining dignity and independence

Butcher's Assistant at Woolworths Supermarket (2002-01 – 2003-12)

• Assisted with food prep and customer service; ensured hygiene standards

Delicatessen Assistant at New World Supermarket (1998-01 – 1998-12)

• Customer service and food handling in a fast-paced retail environment

Bakery Assistant at Ernest Adams Bakery (1997-01 – 1998-12)

• Food prep, icing, packing, cleaning, and front-of-house service

Process Worker at Sunbeam (1995-01 – 1997-12)

• Appliance assembly, cleaning, and production line work

Business & Computing Administration – Trade & Commerce, Palmerston North (2007-01 – 2007-12)

Introduction to the Care Industry – Multiple Training Providers, Palmerston North (1995-01 – 2000-12)

Basic & Advanced Childcare Education – Multiple Training Providers, Palmerston North (1995-01 – 2000-12)

Early Childhood Education, Health & Home Help – Plunket (1995-01 – 2000-12)