Elder Life Assistant - Continuing Care Program

Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada • Posted March 20, 2026

Job Type: Permanent Full-Time

Location: Richmond Hill, Ontario

Posted: March 20, 2026

Category: Home Health and Personal Care Aides; and Nursing Assistants, Orderlies, and Psychiatric Aides

Application Deadline: April 29, 2026

Role Description

 Job Description 
The HELP Assistant is responsible for the daily facilitation of the Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP). Working in collaboration with the HELP Specialist, the HELP Assistant will oversee the day to day working of the HELP program.
The Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP) involves facilitating specially trained volunteers providing targeted interventions that address geriatric issues known to contribute to cognitive and functional decline during hospitalization. The goals of the program are to maintain patients physical and cognitive functioning throughout hospitalization and to provide supportive care for the elderly throughout the hospital.
Contribute to safe, quality care by
Orientates patients, families, hospital staff and professional staff to HELP
Daily screening and enrollment of appropriate patients into program
Supervises HELP volunteers
Responsible for HELP related volunteer training and ...
                

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