Homestead Assisted Living, formerly Prairie View Assisted Living, welcomes Gloria Rink, registered nurse (RN), who will fill the roll of executive director, formerly held by Amy Bonebrake.
Rink graduated from Southwestern Community College in 2007 as a licensed practical nurse (LPN) and in 2009 with her RN. Since 2008, Rink has been with Prairie View Assisted Living, where she served as resident care coordinator.
Prior to working at Prairie View, Rink was the evening head charge nurse at Creston Nursing and Rehabilitation before she was promoted to nurse manager in 2008.
“Midwest Health (who owns Homestead Assisted Living) is really good about internal promotion and opportunities,” Rink said. “I appreciate this opportunity they have given me and I plan to do a good job with it.”
Rink, who is the longest serving employee at the facility, said her relationships are a real benefit to her new position.
“I already have a lot of established relationships in the community and with the residents, so, that helps make it a smooth transition,” Rink said.
Rink said she felt her experience in assisted living facilities made her a strong candidate. And, because of it, she has a lot of knowledge with how the operations work.
“I know the facility, the state regulations, the family members, the residents and how assisted living works,” Rink said.
Rink has been working toward her Bachelor of Science in nursing degree through an online program offered by Clarkson College in Omaha, Neb., however, she is now considering changing her focus to health care leadership and business administration.
The roll of executive director wasn’t something Rink was considering when she heard Bonebrake was leaving. But, after administrators expressed interest in Rink, she gave it some thought and applied.
“I am so excited to be the new director and really enjoy it,” Rink said.
Rink said she is looking forward to continued community partnerships and fostering new relationships with businesses and professionals in the area.
“I will strive to maintain the great reputation we have had and continue giving great quality care,” Rink said.
Rink is married to Mark Rink and is the mother of Brittney Rink, 11, and Conner Rink, 10.