Fitness & Mobility Specialist, Older Adults

Part time Employee | Kitchener-Waterloo & Area | $27-$33/hr

Wellura Inc. is a premium private-pay home care concierge service for older adults in Kitchener-Waterloo. Each client has one dedicated Care Coordinator who manages every part of their care. The Fitness & Mobility Specialist helps clients aged 65+ stay active, steady and independent at home.

Many clients are in their 80s and 90s; on days when structured exercise isn't welcome, a visit may shift to a short walk, gentle seated movement or conversation-led activity. Keeping clients moving and engaged is the goal.

Responsibilities

- Deliver one-on-one in-home sessions (45–60 min) covering balance and fall prevention, strength, flexibility, light cardio and functional movement
- Build and adjust activity/fitness plans with the Care Coordinator using each client's PAR-Q+, health history and care plan
- Adapt each visit to the client's energy and mood, including walks, social activity or companionship when exercise isn't suitable
- Prepare simple take-home routines so clients stay active between visits
- Record visit notes within 24 hours and flag safety concerns or changes in condition promptly
- Follow Wellura policies, privacy requirements (PHIPA) and presentation standards, including the uniform

Qualifications

- Personal training certification (CSEP-CPT, canfitpro PTS or equivalent), and/or current enrolment in Kinesiology,



Gerontology or Fitness and Health Promotion program
- Experience with older adults through work, placement, co-op or volunteering
- Standard First Aid and CPR/AED (or willingness to obtain before starting) and a clear Vulnerable Sector Check
- Valid driver's licence and reliable vehicle

Assets

- Degree (or upper-year study) in Kinesiology or Gerontology
- Senior fitness or falls-prevention specialization; experience with dementia, Parkinson's or arthritis
- Experience in home care, long-term care or retirement living

What Wellura Provides Paid orientation and training, a portable equipment kit and uniform, mileage reimbursement, scheduling and family communication handled by the Care Coordinator, plus vacation pay, statutory holiday pay, CPP, EI and WSIB coverage.

Position Details

Type

Part-time, permanent

Pay

$27–$33 per hour + mileage between client visits

Hours

6-15 hours per week (to start)

Reports to

Care Coordinator

Area

Kitchener, Waterloo, Baden, New Hamburg

Start

November 15, 2026

To apply: send your resume and certifications to [email protected] with "Fitness & Mobility Specialist" in the subject line. Students, please include your program and expected graduation date. This posting is for an existing vacancy; all interviewed applicants will be informed of the outcome.

Pay: $27.00-$33.00 per hour

Expected hours: 6.0 – 15.0 per week

Work Location: In person

📌 Fitness & Mobility Specialist, Older Adults (Kitchener)
🏢 Wellura
📍 Kitchener