Kira Gouchie

NSERC USRA Summer Research Project | 05/2022 to 07/2023

Supervisor: Dr. Sandra Dorman

Heat Illness Amongst Wildland Fire Fighters

Centre for Research in Occupational Safety and Health (CROSH)

Research Undergraduate Student Member | 09/2021 to 07/2023

Centre for Research in Occupational Safety and Health (CROSH)

• Contributed positively to CROSH’s mission.
• Participated in the promotion of CROSH by acknowledging CROSH in research
  publications and presentations which benefited from CROSH support and partnerships.
• Sought opportunities to collaborate with CROSH researchers including other students.

Summer Research Assistant | 07/2022 to 09/2022

IRegained Inc.

• Assisted in a study regarding hand therapy in post-stroke patients.
• Shuttled patients from the entrance to treatment rooms, assisted clinicians during treatment and perform pre-and post-assessments.
  

CO-PRESIDENT | 07/2022 to 07/2023

School of Kinesiology and Health Sciences Student Association (SKHSSA)

• Presided at all meetings of the executive and council·
• Closely observed all activities and the financial affairs of the KHSSA.
• Attended the Kinesiology and Health Sciences Faculty Council meetings and Faculty of Health and Education Council meetings.

HOSPITAL VOLUNTEER (DAY SURGERY) | 06/2022 to 07/2023

Health Sciences North

• Provided support and companionship to patients in need of assistance.
• Reported patient requests, concerns and other observations to staff.
• Complied with HIPAA standards to confidentially maintain patient medical information.

GRADE APPEAL COMMITTEE MEMBER | 09/2021 to 07/2023

Faculty of Education and Health at Laurentian University

• Responsible for reviewing all documentation prior to meetings and having knowledge of all academic policies related to the application.
• Made decisions by consensus, provide direction and make recommendations for future success as a student at the University.

SOCIAL COMMITTEE FOUNDING MEMBER | 09/2021 to 07/2023

Centre for Research in Occupational Safety and Health (CROSH)

• Created workshops and events to improve the social environment of the workplace by encouraging collaborative action and create a sense of togetherness amongst members.

EQUITY AND DIVERSITY COMMITTEE MEMBER | 09/2021 to 07/2023

Centre for Research in Occupational Safety and Health (CROSH)

• Provided an advisory role, integrate initiatives, and ensure accountability on diversity and inclusion within organization.

VOLUNTEER | 01/2021 to 06/2022

IRegained

• Assisted with research articles and online information platforms.
• Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to stroke patients.
• Supported engaging, fun and smooth-running events by helping work with stroke patients during rehabilitation exercises.

INTERNSHIP STUDENT | 06/2018 to 08/2018

Active Therapy Plus

• Reported back to instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
• Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
• Delivered clerical support by handling range of routine and special requirements.

MORE FEET ON THE GROUND - Mental Health Training | 01/2022

• Focused on recognizing, responding, and referring mental health challenges in post-secondary populations

CALL IT OUT - Ontario's Human Rights Code Anti-Racism Training | 04/2022

• Focused on understanding, preventing and addressing racial discrimination.

KAIROS BLANKET EXERICSE- Indigenous Awareness Training | 04/2022

• Focused on understanding our shared history as Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada, the legacy of residential schools and advancing the process of reconciliation in Canada.

Course on Research Ethics based on the Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans (TCPS 2: CORE 2022) | 09/2022

WHMIS | 2022

First Aid and CPR Level C - DEA | 2022

Smart Serve | 2022

Laurentian University Academic Excellence Award | 2020

Laurentian University Academic Excellence Award | 2021

Laurentian University Academic Excellence Award | 2022

Student Life Mentorship Award | 2020

NSERC USRA Award | 2022

Bob Jensen Excellence Award | 2023

CCUPEKA/CCAUEPK Canadian Council of University Physical Education and Kinesiology Administrators Award | 2023