Toronto Grace Health Centre
Antonietta Di Paolo Kotanidis has extensive experience in human resources, with their most recent position being Vice President Human Resources & Chief Human Resource Officer at Toronto Grace Health Centre since January 2022. Prior to that, they held the role of Chief Human Resources Officer at the same company starting in May 2017. Before joining Toronto Grace Health Centre, they worked as a Director of Human Resources at the company starting in April 2016.
Their previous work experience includes a role as Manager of Human Resources at Surrey Place Centre from October 2011 to April 2016. Antonietta also worked as a Senior Human Resources Consultant at LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services from March 2004 to September 2011. Prior to that, they served as an HR Generalist at Compass Group Canada from July 2003 to June 2004, and at Unilever Food Solutions from February 2001 to July 2003.
Antonietta Di Paolo Kotanidis has an extensive education history. Antonietta obtained a Master's Degree in Human Resources Management from York University, with an expected completion date in 2022. Prior to this, they completed a certificate in Labour Law from Osgoode Hall Law School in 2014. Antonietta also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from York University, which they completed in 1999. Moreover, they received an Advanced Alternative Dispute Resolution Certificate from the University of Windsor, along with an Alternative Dispute Resolution Certificate. In addition to their academic achievements, Antonietta completed a Post-Graduate Diploma in Human Resources Management from Seneca College in 2000. Lastly, they have also earned a Lean Healthcare Yellow Belt from the Leading Edge Group.
Toronto Grace Health Centre
Toronto Grace Health Centre (TGHC) is a 150-bed facility owned and operated by The Salvation Army located in the heart of downtown Toronto. Through understanding and appreciating the complexity of day-to-day life, Toronto Grace provides patient-centered care for individuals with multifaceted chronic diseases who require Complex Continuing Care, Post Acute Care Rehabilitation, Palliative Care, and Transitional Care Services. Our Complex Continuing Care (CCC) program serves persons with complex and multiple chronic diseases and functional disabilities who require a wide range of therapeutic services and clinical specialties. The CCC program provides medical management, skilled registered nursing care, as well as therapy, recreation and spiritual services. The program offers care of the individual following a restorative and preventative approach. Post Acute Care Rehabilitation (PACR) Program provides quality and integrated care for patients: who are recovering from orthopedic surgery, hip and other fractures; those with medically complex conditions and post-stroke complications affecting motor skills; and those who have suffered stroke and neurological issues. Our dedicated team of skilled inter-professional health team includes Physicians, Rehab Nurses, PT, OT, SLP, Communication Disorders’ Assistant, Recreation Therapist, Social Worker, Chaplain and Clinical Dietitian. A central therapy room is available to support an integrated therapy plan and rehabilitation. Persons accepted into PACR look forward to returning home and/or back into the community. Palliative Care provides comprehensive end-of-life care to support the person and family at their end of life journey. Our holistic approach to care includes a skilled interdisciplinary team to meet the individual’s physical, psychosocial, spiritual and cultural needs. Persons in the community who wish to remain at home for as long as possible can be rapidly admitted to the Palliative Care Unit if needed.