Mieke Ewen named Integrated Chief Operating Officer at St. Joseph’s Lifecare Centre Brantford and St. Joseph’s Villa Dundas
Oct 22, 2024Mieke Ewen is taking on a new role as Integrated Chief Operating Officer at St. Joseph’s Lifecare Centre Brantford (SJLCB) and St. Joseph’s Villa Dundas (SJVD), effective October 15, 2024. Mieke will continue to serve in her current leadership role as Vice President of Elder Care at St. Joseph’s Health System.
In this integrated role, Mieke will work collaboratively to provide leadership support across Brantford and Dundas’ two campuses of care, which include two long-term care homes, two hospices, a variety of community programs, and senior’s housing. Mieke will work with leaders across both campuses of care to identify opportunities for further collaboration to improve integrated care for those we serve.
“As we continue to build and grow our integrated leadership team, we remain committed to supporting our teams in providing high-quality, compassionate care to our communities,” said John Woods, Integrated President, St. Joseph’s Health Centre Guelph, St. Joseph’s Villa Dundas and St. Joseph’s Lifecare Centre Brantford.
Mieke has worked at SJVD for over a decade and is well-respected for her servant-leadership style. She also served as Director of Care at SJLCB from 2016 to 2017 during which time she was responsible for the day-to-day management of resident care, nursing, and therapy services. Dedicated to living the mission, Mieke’s calm, nurturing manner is deeply felt by those working with her, particularly in complex and challenging situations.
Mieke has more than 20 years healthcare experience, starting as a personal support worker, then registered nurse, and now as a healthcare executive. She holds a Registered Nurse diploma from Mohawk College, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from St. Frances Xavier University and a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Fredericton. Mieke also has extended education in palliative care, a graduate of the long-term care Administrators program (AdvantAge Ontario), and Infection Prevention and Control education through Queen’s University.