After an extensive national search, we are pleased to announce that Andrea Thompson has been appointed Vice-President, Long Term Care, Community and Hospice at Kensington Health.

Reporting to the President and Chief Executive Officer, Andrea will provide leadership in the operation of the Kensington Health Centre, including long-term care, hospice and community services, and other related programs. She will also provide leadership to the Directors, Managers, and staff to work together to meet the needs and exceed expectations of our residents and clients care experience, quality of life and wellness.

Throughout Andrea’s career, she has held several operations and quality improvement roles across health care settings including long-term care, acute care, rehabilitation, complex continuing care, and community-based services. She is a registered Occupational Therapist in Ontario, holds a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy and a Master of Health Science in Health Administration, both from the University of Toronto.

Andrea is a strategic and person-centred leader with proven success in relationship building; change management; and strategic execution. She has an extensive history as a trusted advisor in leading teams through complex change including implementing models of care, stabilizing operations, improving the experience for residents, families, clients, and teams.

Andrea is also a past-president of the Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists; a current member of the Ontario Long-Term Care Association’s Quality Committee; and most of all is a dog lover!

On behalf of the Kensington Health community, welcome Andrea!