Meet the Staff:
Steve Chamley--Owner
In 1981, I started my journey in long-term care. It has been an adventureous one, but one of great satisfaction. I have worked in the capacity of Facility Administrator, Executive Director, and Chief Operating Officer of health care facilities and health systems. Making sure the finest resident care is delivered has always been my goal. With a building our size, there is no reason we should not be a big, happy family.
In 1981, I started my journey in long-term care. It has been an adventureous one, but one of great satisfaction. I have worked in the capacity of Facility Administrator, Executive Director, and Chief Operating Officer of health care facilities and health systems. Making sure the finest resident care is delivered has always been my goal. With a building our size, there is no reason we should not be a big, happy family.
Audra Bartenhagen -- Administrator and Owner
I started my journey in 2013 as a nurses aide. I developed a love for the elderly, and instantly knew I wanted to continue working with the senior population. From high school, I attended the University of Iowa and graduated in 2017 with a bachelor's in Communications with a certificate in Entrepreneurship. In September of 2017 I started at Northcrest Living Center as an Administrative Intern, and received my Licenses in Long-Term Administration in May of 2018. I enjoy helping our residents and their loved ones feel at home and become a part of our family!
I started my journey in 2013 as a nurses aide. I developed a love for the elderly, and instantly knew I wanted to continue working with the senior population. From high school, I attended the University of Iowa and graduated in 2017 with a bachelor's in Communications with a certificate in Entrepreneurship. In September of 2017 I started at Northcrest Living Center as an Administrative Intern, and received my Licenses in Long-Term Administration in May of 2018. I enjoy helping our residents and their loved ones feel at home and become a part of our family!
Carolyn Rocha--Admissions Coordinator
I enjoy working with people and helping them in any way I
can. My experience in working with the elderly has brought satisfaction to
me personally as well. I look forward to each day as it is also a learning
experience.
Brenda Hunt--Business Office Manager
I started working in the healthcare field in 2005. In 2008 I had the opportunity to move into a Long Term Care facility business office. I found that this was where my passion was. With the constant changes in healthcare, each day is new and exciting. I appreciate the day to day care and compassion that comes from working in this atmosphere.
I started working in the healthcare field in 2005. In 2008 I had the opportunity to move into a Long Term Care facility business office. I found that this was where my passion was. With the constant changes in healthcare, each day is new and exciting. I appreciate the day to day care and compassion that comes from working in this atmosphere.
Denise Krueger--Director of Nursing
Thirty-two years ago I started in the long-term care business as a CNA. After earning my nursing degree, I decided to be a "hospital nurse", but I quickly learned that was not where I belonged. I have worked as a nurse for twenty years, nine of them being at Northcrest. I have seen many changes in long-term care, but one thing that has never changed is the enjoyment and satisfaction I continue to receive from these folks. I am grateful for all they have given me.
Thirty-two years ago I started in the long-term care business as a CNA. After earning my nursing degree, I decided to be a "hospital nurse", but I quickly learned that was not where I belonged. I have worked as a nurse for twenty years, nine of them being at Northcrest. I have seen many changes in long-term care, but one thing that has never changed is the enjoyment and satisfaction I continue to receive from these folks. I am grateful for all they have given me.
Andrea Larison--M.D.S
In 2006 I started working in health care as a dietary aide and cook. In 2007 I started at Northcrest as a nurse's aide, after a few years I decided to continue my education. I finished nursing school in 2010 and continued my career right here at Northcrest Living Center. I truly love working with the elderly population and helping people in need.
In 2006 I started working in health care as a dietary aide and cook. In 2007 I started at Northcrest as a nurse's aide, after a few years I decided to continue my education. I finished nursing school in 2010 and continued my career right here at Northcrest Living Center. I truly love working with the elderly population and helping people in need.
Doreen Flora--Environmental Services
I've been in Environmental Services for nine years. I enjoy the day-to-day challenges of working at Northcrest, as well as the interactions with all of the residents.
I've been in Environmental Services for nine years. I enjoy the day-to-day challenges of working at Northcrest, as well as the interactions with all of the residents.
Lydia Douthit--Activities Director
I have worked as a CNA/CMA for 16 years. My passions include horses and art. Family is a huge part of my life, and I cherish spending as much time as I can with them. I'm grateful for my opportunity at Northcrest Living Center and excited for what the future holds.
I have worked as a CNA/CMA for 16 years. My passions include horses and art. Family is a huge part of my life, and I cherish spending as much time as I can with them. I'm grateful for my opportunity at Northcrest Living Center and excited for what the future holds.
Betty Phillips--Dietary Manager
I am the Certified Dietary Manager. I've been at Northcrest for 35 years. The daily challenges of this job help keep it more interesting and adventurous. I truly enjoy working with the residents and staff.
I am the Certified Dietary Manager. I've been at Northcrest for 35 years. The daily challenges of this job help keep it more interesting and adventurous. I truly enjoy working with the residents and staff.
Mike Ford--Maintenance Supervisor
I have worked at Northcrest Living Center for 6 years. My main task is to make sure that the building is comfortable and in top shape for the residents and staff. I enjoy interacting with the residents and my fellow co-workers. The challenges I face in everyday tasks help keep this job interesting and ever-changing.
I have worked at Northcrest Living Center for 6 years. My main task is to make sure that the building is comfortable and in top shape for the residents and staff. I enjoy interacting with the residents and my fellow co-workers. The challenges I face in everyday tasks help keep this job interesting and ever-changing.
Conisha Price--Infection Preventionist
I have been in healthcare for 20+ years. I started at the NE Medical Center as a phlebotomist, and it ignited the drive in me to pursue a career as a nurse. I became a nurse in 2007. I have worked long term care, in various positions from charge nurse to Business Director, preferring the patient care positions. I am a newbie to Northcrest Living Center, I am excited to call it my new healthcare home.
I have been in healthcare for 20+ years. I started at the NE Medical Center as a phlebotomist, and it ignited the drive in me to pursue a career as a nurse. I became a nurse in 2007. I have worked long term care, in various positions from charge nurse to Business Director, preferring the patient care positions. I am a newbie to Northcrest Living Center, I am excited to call it my new healthcare home.
Gaylene Gibson--Wound Nurse
In 1986 I became a CNA and worked in long term care, then 10 years later I became an LPN and remained working in long term care. I enjoy taking care of people. I have always been interested in wound care and in 2021, I started working specifically with wounds. I am excited and grateful for the opportunity to be the Wound Nurse at Northcrest Living Center.
Katrina Totusek--Director of Rehab
I started working in healthcare in 2006 as a CNA, and shortly after a Medication aide. I decided I wanted to move forward with my education and pursue a degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant. I truly love working with the geriatric population and get so excited helping them meet goals to regain independence through mobility!
I started working in healthcare in 2006 as a CNA, and shortly after a Medication aide. I decided I wanted to move forward with my education and pursue a degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant. I truly love working with the geriatric population and get so excited helping them meet goals to regain independence through mobility!
