Health and Wellness Director

Quail Park•Visalia, CA

6d•$73,000 - $80,000

About The Position

Quail Park at Shannon Ranch is Visalia’s premier luxury senior living community, offering residents an elevated lifestyle, exceptional hospitality, and comprehensive care options across Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. We are seeking an experienced and committed Health and Wellness Director (HWD) to lead our care services with excellence, compassion, and a high standard of clinical integrity. As the Health and Wellness Director, you will oversee all aspects of the care department, leading a high-performing team of floor nurses, a Resident Care Coordinator, medication technicians, and caregivers. This role is central to ensuring our residents receive top-tier service in an environment defined by respect, dignity, and personalized care. You will guide a team of passionate professionals who thrive within a supportive, collaborative work culture.

Requirements

Licensed Nurse (RN, LVN, LPN); strong background in long-term or community-based care preferred
Current California nursing license in good standing
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for off-site assessments and outreach
Deep knowledge of dementia-care best practices and communication techniques
Prior supervisory or management experience in a healthcare or senior living environment
Proficiency in English (reading, writing, speaking) for effective communication
Strong documentation and clinical reporting skills
Basic computer proficiency (Word and Excel required)
Ability to manage health monitoring systems and ensure consistent delivery of safe care
Strong organizational skills and ability to adjust priorities based on dynamic resident needs
Professional representation of the community in all interactions
Ability to meet state licensure health-related requirements
Ability to perform essential job functions with or without accommodation
Successful completion of pre-employment screenings, including background check and TB testing

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred
Experience in staff training and professional development preferred
Strong relationship-building skills with residents, families, and team members

Responsibilities

Provide direct supervision to all care department team members, including hiring, training, performance evaluations, and corrective action
Serve as a key member of the community leadership team; support the Executive Director with operational initiatives
Develop, maintain, and monitor staffing schedules to ensure appropriate daily coverage
Manage departmental operations within established budget parameters
Support marketing efforts and build referral relationships within Visalia and the broader healthcare community
Deliver training related to nursing practices, dementia care, and safety protocols; maintain training documentation
Ensure compliance with OSHA requirements and California RCFE/Memory Care regulatory standards
Ensure the community’s care philosophy is consistently executed
Role-model professionalism, resident engagement, and effective communication
Promote meaningful, individualized resident interactions consistent with personal history, preferences, and abilities
Conduct and oversee comprehensive resident assessments and service plans
Lead resident and family care conferences
Coordinate communication among residents, families, physicians, and care teams
Evaluate changes in condition, implement interventions, and ensure timely documentation
Perform skilled nursing tasks per scope of practice and community policy
Oversee medication management, eMAR accuracy, and safe medication storage
Monitor key health indicators: nutrition, hydration, skin integrity, mobility, fall risk, and pain
Manage clinical supplies and medical equipment inventory
Review health records regularly for accuracy, compliance, and resident-specific outcomes
Administer/monitor TB testing per state requirements
Ensure resident dignity, choice, safety, and respect remain central in all care delivery
Provide clinical guidance, mentorship, and coaching to all care staff
Adjust departmental responsibilities as needed to maintain exceptional quality of care