The assisting apparatus (1) according to the embodiment includes a base (2) capable of being moved with a care receiver (M) thereon； an elevator (31) that is supported on the base (2) in a vertically movable manner； a pivot member (41) that is supported by the elevator (31) in a pivotable manner； a holder (5) that is supported by the pivot arm (41) and holds the upper body of the care receiver (M), and by pivoting forward from the sitting posture, puts the care receiver (M) into a transferring posture； a first handle portion (432) provided on the pivot member (41) or the holder (5) and arranged on the front of the holder (5) in the transferring posture； and a second handle portion (542) provided on the pivot member (41) or the holder (5) and arranged on the underside of the holder (5) in the transferring posture. As a result, the caregiver grips with one hand the first handle portion of the assisting apparatus on which the care receiver is placed, and grips the second handle portion with the other hand to operate the assisting apparatus at two places.
