Awards, Recognition & Accreditation
Helping Hands, Orillia is proud to be recognized for excellence in care, workplace culture, quality improvement, and community impact. These achievements reflect the dedication of our staff, volunteers, partners, and supporters who make a difference every day.
That’s The Helping Hands Way.
Great Place to Work® Certified 2026-2027
Recognizes Helping Hands, Orillia as a workplace where employees report a positive, trusted, and inclusive experience.
Best Workplaces™ in Ontario 2024
Recognizes Helping Hands, Orillia as a workplace where employees report a positive, trusted, and inclusive experience.
Best Workplaces in Canada 2025
Recognizes Helping Hands, Orillia among Canada’s leading workplaces in the under-100-employees category.
Best Workplaces™ in Government & Social Services 2025
Recognizes Helping Hands, Orillia among organizations creating strong workplace cultures in government and social services.
Canadian Choice Award 2026 – Home Care Providers
National recognition of Helping Hands, Orillia’s compassionate, client-centred care, community impact, and service innovation.
OrilliaMatters Community Builders Award 2026 – Hall of Fame
Honours Helping Hands, Orillia’s lasting contribution to community care and its work helping residents remain safe, independent, and connected at home.
Accreditation Canada – Qmentum Global™ Canadian Accreditation
Confirms that Helping Hands, Orillia met the fundamental requirements of the Qmentum Global™ Canadian Accreditation program following its 2026 survey.
Most Trusted Community-Focused Senior and Disability Support Services Company of the Year in Canada 2026
Recognizes Helping Hands, Orillia for community-focused senior and disability support services and trusted care.
Dementia Friendly Supporter
Recognizes Helping Hands, Orillia’s commitment to inclusive, respectful, and accessible support for people living with dementia.
Living Wage Employer
Helping Hands, Orillia is recognized as a Living Wage Employer for its commitment to providing wages that help employees meet the real cost of living in their community.
Readers’ Choice 2025 Best Senior Services Diamond Winner
Recognizes Helping Hands, Orillia as the community's top choice for senior services, reflecting the trust, quality, and support we provide to older adults and their families.
Readers’ Choice 2025 Overall Business Service Gold Winner
Recognizes Helping Hands, Orillia for outstanding service excellence and community impact, as voted by local residents.













