MATTHEW GOOSSEN
Vancouver ,BC
Summary
Patient-focused Care Aide with over 10 + years experience in acute care positions ranging from operating room, MDRD, and ICU support. Experience providing compassionate and comprehensive care. Strong understanding of operative procedures and maintaining equipment and room standards. Demonstrated ability to provide emotional support to patients and families.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Assistant
Lion's Manor
08.2020 - 09.2021
- Providing resident care in a client centered model, interdisciplinary team member
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Reduced risk of infections by adhering to strict hygiene protocols during all aspects of care delivery.
Medical Device Reprocessing (MDR) Coordinator
Lion's Gate Hospital
06.2015 - 05.2017
- Provided frontline leadership, and daily communications for 40+ staff, ensuring timely and accurate staff orientation, training, and scheduling
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.
- Collaborated with department heads to develop strategic plans aligning with overall company objectives, fostering a unified approach toward shared goals.
Aide Porter
St Paul's & Mount Saint Joseph's Hospital
07.2008 - 03.2017
- Transported patients, equipment and supplies with care and urgency throughout departments
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive care plans for each patient.
- Stocked supplies throughout departments to maintain standards and maximize efficiency
Respiratory Equipment Assistant
Vancouver General Hospital
11.2011 - 06.2015
- Daily cleaning, calebration and maintenance of ventilators and other respiratory equipment
- Procurement specialist responsible for ordering, delivering and maintenance of respiratory equipment and medical supplies
- Provided orientation and training to Hospital staff including Respiratory Therapists & Equipment Assistants
Perioperative Assistant
University of British Columbia (UBC) Hospital
06.2007 - 11.2011
- Assisted Anesthesiologists, Nurses and Surgeons with OR/PARR setup and supplies
- Assisted with patient care in perioperative positioning, and post-operative care; Transported patients for treatment or surgery, and maintained patient care equipment
- Supported positive outcomes for patients undergoing surgery through timely preparation of required equipment and supplies for each procedure.
Surgical Attendant
Stollery Children's University of Alberta Hospital
09.2002 - 10.2004
- Ensured timely patient transportation between pre-operative areas and operating rooms, maintaining clear communication with all involved parties to avoid unnecessary delays.
- Maintained inventory of supplies and ensured through sanitization, transporting and maintenance of surgical equipment
- Assisted with inventory management to ensure adequate stock levels were maintained for smooth operations.
- Enforced adherence to health and safety protocols, contributing to safe environment for all.
Education
Health Care Assistant Diploma -
Drake Medox College
01.2019
Media Diploma -
Columbia Academy of Digital Recording
01.2005
Skills
- Patient-focused care
- Home Care Aide (HCA)
- Operating room preparation
- Surgical Instrument Knowledge
Additionalcoursesprograms
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training, CPI, Vancouver Coastal Health 2019
- CCRS (Competent Care) Training, Vancouver Coastal Health 2017
- CPR/First Aid, Vancouver Coastal Health 2017
Awardsmembership
- Member of BC Care Aide Registry 2020
- Member of Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committee 2015
- Member of The Productive Operating Theatre (TPOT) Vancouver Coastal Health LEAN program 2020
- Member of Occupational Health and Safety and OR Unit Council 2015
Highlightsandqualifications
- Experienced Healthcare Professional with over 15 years experience in patient care including over 10 years Acute Care experience, and 6 years experience in Perioperative role, with training in several departments including Emergency Room (ER), Operating Room (OR), and Critical Care Units (CCU)
- Flexible, reliable and punctual individual with excellent time-management skills, and an ability to excel in a fast-paced environment
- Outstanding problem-solving skills, with ability to deal with change in a positive manner
- Compassionate direct patient care skills and training include supporting patients with activities of daily living, administering medication, providing pre and post operative care, participating in Care Plan review meetings, providing first aid in emergency situations, accompanying patients on recreation activities, and safely performing lifts and transfers
- Skilled Coordinator with experience in assisting Department & Hospital Management to implement Policies & Procedures, to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the Department
- Advanced computer skills including software used in various health care settings such as ePRO/Peoplesoft, ESP/Kronos, ORMIS/Citrix, T-DOC Admin
- Accurate administrative skills including maintaining confidential patient records, incident reports, forms, documents, charts and databases
- Safety-focused individual, with previous experience overseeing Workplace Injury and Risk Management Investigations, to ensure the highest quality patient care and a safe work environment for all staff
- Confident leader with previous experience overseeing up to 40 staff including training, orientation and evaluation
- Life-long learner who places high value on maintaining professional expertise by attendance at conferences, seminars, and meetings to keep current in knowledge and trends of health-care and Long Term Care
- Member of BC Care Aide Registry
Personal Information
Title: HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT / SUPPORT
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Full Professional
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
Lion's Manor
08.2020 - 09.2021
Medical Device Reprocessing (MDR) Coordinator
Lion's Gate Hospital
06.2015 - 05.2017
Respiratory Equipment Assistant
Vancouver General Hospital
11.2011 - 06.2015
Aide Porter
St Paul's & Mount Saint Joseph's Hospital
07.2008 - 03.2017
Perioperative Assistant
University of British Columbia (UBC) Hospital
06.2007 - 11.2011
Surgical Attendant
Stollery Children's University of Alberta Hospital
09.2002 - 10.2004
Health Care Assistant Diploma -
Drake Medox College
Media Diploma -
Columbia Academy of Digital Recording