The skilled staff at Northcrest Living Center works their hardest every day to ensure that your loved ones get the proper care and treatment during their time here. With 74 individuals making up the staff, the residents are able to receive the attention and care that they deserve.
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
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.
Laura Noah -- Assistant Director of Nursing
Although my career started in the hospitality industry, I realized nursing would give me more purpose in life. After working as a CNA at a long-term health facility while in nursing school I found a love for working with adults and their families. After working as an RN in a hospital while obtaining my Master of Science in Nursing I have found my way back to my calling of long-term care serving my residents and their families!
Although my career started in the hospitality industry, I realized nursing would give me more purpose in life. After working as a CNA at a long-term health facility while in nursing school I found a love for working with adults and their families. After working as an RN in a hospital while obtaining my Master of Science in Nursing I have found my way back to my calling of long-term care serving my residents and their families!
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.
Cassie Krueger -- Wound Care Nurse/Medical Records
I went to SWCC in Creston, Iowa to obtain my LPN license in 2007. I worked as a CNA for a number of years before I decided I wanted to become a nurse. When I became a nurse, I worked the 2-10 shift for a while in Oakland, then came to Northcrest shortly after. I worked on the floor for a number of years, but recently I have started assisting with MDS's and doing Medical Records and the transportation scheduling for our residents. I have enjoyed my time here at Northcrest thus far, and look forward to continuing serving the facility, our residents and their families.
I went to SWCC in Creston, Iowa to obtain my LPN license in 2007. I worked as a CNA for a number of years before I decided I wanted to become a nurse. When I became a nurse, I worked the 2-10 shift for a while in Oakland, then came to Northcrest shortly after. I worked on the floor for a number of years, but recently I have started assisting with MDS's and doing Medical Records and the transportation scheduling for our residents. I have enjoyed my time here at Northcrest thus far, and look forward to continuing serving the facility, our residents and their families.
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.
Pat Coffman--Activities Coordinator
I have been in the health care business, specifically long-term care, since I was just out of high school. Starting as a nurse aide. I also have been a medication aide and worked in Restorative Therapy before I began my career as an Activities Coordinator. I have worked in Activities now for almost six years, with the past two here at Northcrest.
I have been in the health care business, specifically long-term care, since I was just out of high school. Starting as a nurse aide. I also have been a medication aide and worked in Restorative Therapy before I began my career as an Activities Coordinator. I have worked in Activities now for almost six years, with the past two here at Northcrest.
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.