Job outlooks for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations
National Occupational Classification update
We have updated this page to reflect the transition to the 2021 version of the National Occupational Classification (NOC). This means that the occupation "home support worker" was moved from the group Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations (NOC 4412) to the group Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101).
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Occupation
home support worker (44101)
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Note that these outlooks are based on the 2016 version of the NOC. Learn more about our methodology.
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Newfoundland and Labrador
The employment outlook will be moderate for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations (NOC 4412) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
An aging population is expected to increase the demand for homecare services, as is a rising emphasis on providing health services at home, rather than in a hospital setting. The occupation typically has a large number of openings. However, prospects are moderate as there are a relatively large number of unemployed workers with experience in this line of work. A driver's license and vehicle insurance are typically required as workers may commute to various places to provide services. Hours may be highly irregular.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in Newfoundland and Labrador:
- Approximately 6,150 people work in this occupation.
- Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Social assistance (NAICS 624): 53%
- Private households (NAICS 814): 21%
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 16%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 66% compared to 84% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 34% compared to 16% for all occupations
- 50% of home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations work all year, while 50% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 44% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 25 weeks compared to 26 weeks for all occupations.
- less than 5% of home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations are self-employed compared to an average of 6% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 7% compared to 52% for all occupations
- Women: 93% compared to 48% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: 28% compared to 14% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 36% compared to 25% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 8% compared to 13% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 24% compared to 30% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 6% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
The employment outlook will be moderate for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations (NOC 4412) in the Avalon Peninsula region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
An aging population is expected to increase the demand for homecare services, as is a rising emphasis on providing health services at home, rather than in a hospital setting. The occupation typically has a large number of openings. However, prospects are moderate as there are a relatively large number of unemployed workers with experience in this line of work. A driver's license and vehicle insurance are typically required as workers may commute to various places to provide services. Hours may be highly irregular.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in the Avalon Peninsula region:
- Approximately 2,180 people work in this occupation.
- Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Social assistance (NAICS 624): 48%
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 30%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 11%
- Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 6%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations (NOC 4412) in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
An aging population is expected to increase the demand for homecare services, as is a rising emphasis on providing health services at home, rather than in a hospital setting. The occupation typically has a large number of openings. However, prospects are moderate as there are a relatively large number of unemployed workers with experience in this line of work. A driver's license and vehicle insurance are typically required as workers may commute to various places to provide services. Hours may be highly irregular.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:
- Approximately 2,510 people work in this occupation.
- Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Social assistance (NAICS 624): 60%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 15%
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 14%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations (NOC 4412) in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
An aging population is expected to increase the demand for homecare services, as is a rising emphasis on providing health services at home, rather than in a hospital setting. The occupation typically has a large number of openings. However, prospects are moderate as there are a relatively large number of unemployed workers with experience in this line of work. A driver's license and vehicle insurance are typically required as workers may commute to various places to provide services. Hours may be highly irregular.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:
- Approximately 2,510 people work in this occupation.
- Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Social assistance (NAICS 624): 60%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 15%
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 14%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations (NOC 4412) in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
An aging population is expected to increase the demand for homecare services, as is a rising emphasis on providing health services at home, rather than in a hospital setting. The occupation typically has a large number of openings. However, prospects are moderate as there are a relatively large number of unemployed workers with experience in this line of work. A driver's license and vehicle insurance are typically required as workers may commute to various places to provide services. Hours may be highly irregular.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region:
- Approximately 1,470 people work in this occupation.
- Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Social assistance (NAICS 624): 69%
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 12%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%
Prince Edward Island
The employment outlook will be good for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations (NOC 4412) in Prince Edward Island for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
It is possible to access this occupation without any specific training, but education is increasingly required. Employment trends in this occupation depend mostly on demographic and organizational factors. From a demographic perspective, an aging population significantly contributes to an increase in the number of visiting homemakers and home support workers, since seniors are the main users of these services. From an organizational perspective, the health care network's objective is to reduce hospitalization time and ensure that people who have been hospitalized return home more quickly. This translates into increased demand for home support services.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in Prince Edward Island:
- Approximately 200 people work in this occupation.
- Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Social assistance (NAICS 624): 66%
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 17%
- Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 8%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 67% compared to 83% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 33% compared to 17% for all occupations
- 59% of home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations work all year, while 41% work only part of the year, compared to 57% and 42% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 29 weeks compared to 27 weeks for all occupations.
- less than 5% of home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 9% compared to 51% for all occupations
- Women: 91% compared to 49% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: 15% compared to 14% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 20% compared to 28% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 7% compared to 8% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 47% compared to 28% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 9% compared to 15% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
Nova Scotia
The employment outlook will be very good for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations (NOC 4412) in Nova Scotia for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
A growing emphasis on home delivery of health services, in conjunction with an aging population favours opportunities in this occupational group. There is typically a large number of openings, especially in rural areas, though many are part-time in nature. The health-care system is shifting people with chronic illnesses and disabling conditions away from hospitals and institutions towards more community-based home-care settings. This occupation does not include Continuing Care Assistants who work in hospitals and nursing homes, only those who provide care in private homes. Certificates may not be required for occupations in this group which do not provide medical services, such as housekeepers.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in Nova Scotia:
- Approximately 1,950 people work in this occupation.
- Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Social assistance (NAICS 624): 36%
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 22%
- Private households (NAICS 814): 22%
- Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 11%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 67% compared to 80% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 33% compared to 20% for all occupations
- 57% of home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations work all year, while 42% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 28 weeks compared to 30 weeks for all occupations.
- 9% of home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations are self-employed compared to an average of 9% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 10% compared to 51% for all occupations
- Women: 90% compared to 49% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: 13% compared to 12% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 24% compared to 26% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 12% compared to 10% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 37% compared to 27% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 12% compared to 17% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
The employment outlook will be very good for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations (NOC 4412) in the Annapolis Valley region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in the Annapolis Valley region:
- Approximately 380 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 47%
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 38%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 10%
The employment outlook will be very good for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations (NOC 4412) in the Cape Breton region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in the Cape Breton region:
- Approximately 440 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 53%
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 16%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 15%
The employment outlook will be very good for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations (NOC 4412) in the Halifax region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in the Halifax region:
- Approximately 810 people work in this occupation.
- Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 54%
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 25%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 13%
The employment outlook will be very good for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations (NOC 4412) in the North Shore region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in the North Shore region:
- Approximately 560 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 53%
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 23%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 13%
The employment outlook will be very good for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations (NOC 4412) in the Southern region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in the Southern region:
- Approximately 340 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 51%
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 22%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 14%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 5%
New Brunswick
The employment outlook will be good for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations (NOC 4412) in New Brunswick for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in New Brunswick:
- Approximately 3,200 people work in this occupation.
- Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Social assistance (NAICS 624): 60%
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 17%
- Private households (NAICS 814): 11%
- Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 7%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 63% compared to 83% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 37% compared to 17% for all occupations
- 61% of home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations work all year, while 39% work only part of the year, compared to 60% and 40% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 30 weeks compared to 29 weeks for all occupations.
- 5% of home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations are self-employed compared to an average of 8% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 6% compared to 52% for all occupations
- Women: 94% compared to 48% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: 18% compared to 13% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 33% compared to 30% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 11% compared to 9% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 32% compared to 27% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 5% compared to 14% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 6% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
The employment outlook will be good for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations (NOC 4412) in the Campbellton - Miramichi region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in the Campbellton - Miramichi region:
- Approximately 680 people work in this occupation.
- Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Social assistance (NAICS 624): 60%
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 16%
- Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 12%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%
The employment outlook will be good for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations (NOC 4412) in the Edmundston - Woodstock region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in the Edmundston - Woodstock region:
- Approximately 590 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Social assistance (NAICS 624): 64%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 19%
- Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 7%
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 7%
The employment outlook will be good for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations (NOC 4412) in the Fredericton - Oromocto region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:
- Approximately 630 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Social assistance (NAICS 624): 67%
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 17%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 12%
The employment outlook will be good for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations (NOC 4412) in the Moncton - Richibucto region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in the Moncton - Richibucto region:
- Approximately 700 people work in this occupation.
- Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Social assistance (NAICS 624): 52%
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 34%
- Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 6%
The employment outlook will be good for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations (NOC 4412) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:
- Approximately 950 people work in this occupation.
- Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Social assistance (NAICS 624): 77%
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 12%
Quebec
The employment outlook will be good for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations (NOC 4412) in Quebec for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Employment in this occupation is dependent on demographic, organizational and budgetary factors.
- On the demographic side, the acceleration of the aging population and the increase in life expectancy are stimulating the demand for this type of service for which the elderly are the main clients.
- In addition, the fact that more and more seniors want to remain at home as long as possible is leading to an increased need for home support.
- As a result, the pandemic only served to demonstrate this, leading the provincial government to announce significant investments in home care services and worker wages, positively affecting the outlook for this occupation.
- However, as the budgets dedicated to these services are not sufficient to meet the demand, the private sector has developed a growing range of services.
While it will be good elsewhere, the employment outlook for this occupation will be moderate in the following regions:
- Outaouais, due to a lower proportion of retirements
- Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, due to a higher proportion of unemployed
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in Quebec:
- Approximately 16,450 people work in this occupation.
- Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Social assistance (NAICS 624): 33%
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 20%
- Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 13%
- Private households (NAICS 814): 11%
- Hospitals (NAICS 622): 7%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 61% compared to 80% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 39% compared to 20% for all occupations
- 56% of home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations work all year, while 44% work only part of the year, compared to 57% and 42% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 32 weeks compared to 33 weeks for all occupations.
- 10% of home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 11% compared to 52% for all occupations
- Women: 89% compared to 48% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: 16% compared to 12% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 21% compared to 20% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 31% compared to 19% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 21% compared to 24% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 8% compared to 16% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
The employment outlook will be good for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations (NOC 4412) in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Employment in this occupation is dependent on demographic, organizational and budgetary factors.
- On the demographic side, the acceleration of the aging population and the increase in life expectancy are stimulating the demand for this type of service for which the elderly are the main clients.
- In addition, the fact that more and more seniors want to remain at home as long as possible is leading to an increased need for home support.
- As a result, the pandemic only served to demonstrate this, leading the provincial government to announce significant investments in home care services and worker wages, positively affecting the outlook for this occupation.
- However, as the budgets dedicated to these services are not sufficient to meet the demand, the private sector has developed a growing range of services.
While it will be good elsewhere, the employment outlook for this occupation will be moderate in the following regions:
- Outaouais, due to a lower proportion of retirements
- Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, due to a higher proportion of unemployed
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region:
- Approximately 410 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 48%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 32%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 11%
The employment outlook will be good for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations (NOC 4412) in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Employment in this occupation is dependent on demographic, organizational and budgetary factors.
- On the demographic side, the acceleration of the aging population and the increase in life expectancy are stimulating the demand for this type of service for which the elderly are the main clients.
- In addition, the fact that more and more seniors want to remain at home as long as possible is leading to an increased need for home support.
- As a result, the pandemic only served to demonstrate this, leading the provincial government to announce significant investments in home care services and worker wages, positively affecting the outlook for this occupation.
- However, as the budgets dedicated to these services are not sufficient to meet the demand, the private sector has developed a growing range of services.
While it will be good elsewhere, the employment outlook for this occupation will be moderate in the following regions:
- Outaouais, due to a lower proportion of retirements
- Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, due to a higher proportion of unemployed
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region:
- Approximately 690 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 59%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 19%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 16%
The employment outlook will be good for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations (NOC 4412) in the Capitale-Nationale region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Employment in this occupation is dependent on demographic, organizational and budgetary factors.
- On the demographic side, the acceleration of the aging population and the increase in life expectancy are stimulating the demand for this type of service for which the elderly are the main clients.
- In addition, the fact that more and more seniors want to remain at home as long as possible is leading to an increased need for home support.
- As a result, the pandemic only served to demonstrate this, leading the provincial government to announce significant investments in home care services and worker wages, positively affecting the outlook for this occupation.
- However, as the budgets dedicated to these services are not sufficient to meet the demand, the private sector has developed a growing range of services.
While it will be good elsewhere, the employment outlook for this occupation will be moderate in the following regions:
- Outaouais, due to a lower proportion of retirements
- Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, due to a higher proportion of unemployed
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in the Capitale-Nationale region:
- Approximately 1,030 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 47%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 25%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 13%
The employment outlook will be good for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations (NOC 4412) in the Centre-du-Québec region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Employment in this occupation is dependent on demographic, organizational and budgetary factors.
- On the demographic side, the acceleration of the aging population and the increase in life expectancy are stimulating the demand for this type of service for which the elderly are the main clients.
- In addition, the fact that more and more seniors want to remain at home as long as possible is leading to an increased need for home support.
- As a result, the pandemic only served to demonstrate this, leading the provincial government to announce significant investments in home care services and worker wages, positively affecting the outlook for this occupation.
- However, as the budgets dedicated to these services are not sufficient to meet the demand, the private sector has developed a growing range of services.
While it will be good elsewhere, the employment outlook for this occupation will be moderate in the following regions:
- Outaouais, due to a lower proportion of retirements
- Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, due to a higher proportion of unemployed
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in the Centre-du-Québec region:
- Approximately 470 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 45%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 39%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%
The employment outlook will be good for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations (NOC 4412) in the Chaudière - Appalaches region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Employment in this occupation is dependent on demographic, organizational and budgetary factors.
- On the demographic side, the acceleration of the aging population and the increase in life expectancy are stimulating the demand for this type of service for which the elderly are the main clients.
- In addition, the fact that more and more seniors want to remain at home as long as possible is leading to an increased need for home support.
- As a result, the pandemic only served to demonstrate this, leading the provincial government to announce significant investments in home care services and worker wages, positively affecting the outlook for this occupation.
- However, as the budgets dedicated to these services are not sufficient to meet the demand, the private sector has developed a growing range of services.
While it will be good elsewhere, the employment outlook for this occupation will be moderate in the following regions:
- Outaouais, due to a lower proportion of retirements
- Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, due to a higher proportion of unemployed
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:
- Approximately 740 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 56%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 25%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations (NOC 4412) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Employment in this occupation is dependent on demographic, organizational and budgetary factors.
- On the demographic side, the acceleration of the aging population and the increase in life expectancy are stimulating the demand for this type of service for which the elderly are the main clients.
- In addition, the fact that more and more seniors want to remain at home as long as possible is leading to an increased need for home support.
- As a result, the pandemic only served to demonstrate this, leading the provincial government to announce significant investments in home care services and worker wages, positively affecting the outlook for this occupation.
- However, as the budgets dedicated to these services are not sufficient to meet the demand, the private sector has developed a growing range of services.
While it will be good elsewhere, the employment outlook for this occupation will be moderate in the following regions:
- Outaouais, due to a lower proportion of retirements
- Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, due to a higher proportion of unemployed
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:
- Approximately 320 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 49%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 27%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 13%
The employment outlook will be good for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations (NOC 4412) in the Estrie region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Employment in this occupation is dependent on demographic, organizational and budgetary factors.
- On the demographic side, the acceleration of the aging population and the increase in life expectancy are stimulating the demand for this type of service for which the elderly are the main clients.
- In addition, the fact that more and more seniors want to remain at home as long as possible is leading to an increased need for home support.
- As a result, the pandemic only served to demonstrate this, leading the provincial government to announce significant investments in home care services and worker wages, positively affecting the outlook for this occupation.
- However, as the budgets dedicated to these services are not sufficient to meet the demand, the private sector has developed a growing range of services.
While it will be good elsewhere, the employment outlook for this occupation will be moderate in the following regions:
- Outaouais, due to a lower proportion of retirements
- Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, due to a higher proportion of unemployed
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in the Estrie region:
- Approximately 680 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 49%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 30%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 10%
The employment outlook will be good for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations (NOC 4412) in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Employment in this occupation is dependent on demographic, organizational and budgetary factors.
- On the demographic side, the acceleration of the aging population and the increase in life expectancy are stimulating the demand for this type of service for which the elderly are the main clients.
- In addition, the fact that more and more seniors want to remain at home as long as possible is leading to an increased need for home support.
- As a result, the pandemic only served to demonstrate this, leading the provincial government to announce significant investments in home care services and worker wages, positively affecting the outlook for this occupation.
- However, as the budgets dedicated to these services are not sufficient to meet the demand, the private sector has developed a growing range of services.
While it will be good elsewhere, the employment outlook for this occupation will be moderate in the following regions:
- Outaouais, due to a lower proportion of retirements
- Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, due to a higher proportion of unemployed
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region:
- Approximately 380 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 54%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 25%
- Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 10%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%
The employment outlook will be good for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations (NOC 4412) in the Lanaudière region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Employment in this occupation is dependent on demographic, organizational and budgetary factors.
- On the demographic side, the acceleration of the aging population and the increase in life expectancy are stimulating the demand for this type of service for which the elderly are the main clients.
- In addition, the fact that more and more seniors want to remain at home as long as possible is leading to an increased need for home support.
- As a result, the pandemic only served to demonstrate this, leading the provincial government to announce significant investments in home care services and worker wages, positively affecting the outlook for this occupation.
- However, as the budgets dedicated to these services are not sufficient to meet the demand, the private sector has developed a growing range of services.
While it will be good elsewhere, the employment outlook for this occupation will be moderate in the following regions:
- Outaouais, due to a lower proportion of retirements
- Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, due to a higher proportion of unemployed
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in the Lanaudière region:
- Approximately 1,100 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 46%
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 35%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 11%
The employment outlook will be good for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations (NOC 4412) in the Laurentides region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Employment in this occupation is dependent on demographic, organizational and budgetary factors.
- On the demographic side, the acceleration of the aging population and the increase in life expectancy are stimulating the demand for this type of service for which the elderly are the main clients.
- In addition, the fact that more and more seniors want to remain at home as long as possible is leading to an increased need for home support.
- As a result, the pandemic only served to demonstrate this, leading the provincial government to announce significant investments in home care services and worker wages, positively affecting the outlook for this occupation.
- However, as the budgets dedicated to these services are not sufficient to meet the demand, the private sector has developed a growing range of services.
While it will be good elsewhere, the employment outlook for this occupation will be moderate in the following regions:
- Outaouais, due to a lower proportion of retirements
- Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, due to a higher proportion of unemployed
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in the Laurentides region:
- Approximately 1,580 people work in this occupation.
- Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 42%
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 41%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%
The employment outlook will be good for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations (NOC 4412) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region, for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Employment in this occupation is dependent on demographic, organizational and budgetary factors.
- On the demographic side, the acceleration of the aging population and the increase in life expectancy are stimulating the demand for this type of service for which the elderly are the main clients.
- In addition, the fact that more and more seniors want to remain at home as long as possible is leading to an increased need for home support.
- As a result, the pandemic only served to demonstrate this, leading the provincial government to announce significant investments in home care services and worker wages, positively affecting the outlook for this occupation.
- However, as the budgets dedicated to these services are not sufficient to meet the demand, the private sector has developed a growing range of services.
While it will be good elsewhere, the employment outlook for this occupation will be moderate in the following regions:
- Outaouais, due to a lower proportion of retirements
- Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, due to a higher proportion of unemployed
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region:
- Approximately 7,470 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
The employment outlook will be good for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations (NOC 4412) in the Mauricie region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Employment in this occupation is dependent on demographic, organizational and budgetary factors.
- On the demographic side, the acceleration of the aging population and the increase in life expectancy are stimulating the demand for this type of service for which the elderly are the main clients.
- In addition, the fact that more and more seniors want to remain at home as long as possible is leading to an increased need for home support.
- As a result, the pandemic only served to demonstrate this, leading the provincial government to announce significant investments in home care services and worker wages, positively affecting the outlook for this occupation.
- However, as the budgets dedicated to these services are not sufficient to meet the demand, the private sector has developed a growing range of services.
While it will be good elsewhere, the employment outlook for this occupation will be moderate in the following regions:
- Outaouais, due to a lower proportion of retirements
- Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, due to a higher proportion of unemployed
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in the Mauricie region:
- Approximately 560 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 48%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 21%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 13%
- Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 8%
The employment outlook will be good for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations (NOC 4412) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Employment in this occupation is dependent on demographic, organizational and budgetary factors.
- On the demographic side, the acceleration of the aging population and the increase in life expectancy are stimulating the demand for this type of service for which the elderly are the main clients.
- In addition, the fact that more and more seniors want to remain at home as long as possible is leading to an increased need for home support.
- As a result, the pandemic only served to demonstrate this, leading the provincial government to announce significant investments in home care services and worker wages, positively affecting the outlook for this occupation.
- However, as the budgets dedicated to these services are not sufficient to meet the demand, the private sector has developed a growing range of services.
While it will be good elsewhere, the employment outlook for this occupation will be moderate in the following regions:
- Outaouais, due to a lower proportion of retirements
- Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, due to a higher proportion of unemployed
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in the census metropolitan area of Montréal:
- Approximately 7,470 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
The employment outlook will be good for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations (NOC 4412) in the Montérégie region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Employment in this occupation is dependent on demographic, organizational and budgetary factors.
- On the demographic side, the acceleration of the aging population and the increase in life expectancy are stimulating the demand for this type of service for which the elderly are the main clients.
- In addition, the fact that more and more seniors want to remain at home as long as possible is leading to an increased need for home support.
- As a result, the pandemic only served to demonstrate this, leading the provincial government to announce significant investments in home care services and worker wages, positively affecting the outlook for this occupation.
- However, as the budgets dedicated to these services are not sufficient to meet the demand, the private sector has developed a growing range of services.
While it will be good elsewhere, the employment outlook for this occupation will be moderate in the following regions:
- Outaouais, due to a lower proportion of retirements
- Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, due to a higher proportion of unemployed
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in the Montérégie region:
- Approximately 2,250 people work in this occupation.
- Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 40%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 37%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 13%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations (NOC 4412) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Employment in this occupation is dependent on demographic, organizational and budgetary factors.
- On the demographic side, the acceleration of the aging population and the increase in life expectancy are stimulating the demand for this type of service for which the elderly are the main clients.
- In addition, the fact that more and more seniors want to remain at home as long as possible is leading to an increased need for home support.
- As a result, the pandemic only served to demonstrate this, leading the provincial government to announce significant investments in home care services and worker wages, positively affecting the outlook for this occupation.
- However, as the budgets dedicated to these services are not sufficient to meet the demand, the private sector has developed a growing range of services.
While it will be good elsewhere, the employment outlook for this occupation will be moderate in the following regions:
- Outaouais, due to a lower proportion of retirements
- Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, due to a higher proportion of unemployed
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:
- Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 49%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 27%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 13%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations (NOC 4412) in the Outaouais region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Employment in this occupation is dependent on demographic, organizational and budgetary factors.
- On the demographic side, the acceleration of the aging population and the increase in life expectancy are stimulating the demand for this type of service for which the elderly are the main clients.
- In addition, the fact that more and more seniors want to remain at home as long as possible is leading to an increased need for home support.
- As a result, the pandemic only served to demonstrate this, leading the provincial government to announce significant investments in home care services and worker wages, positively affecting the outlook for this occupation.
- However, as the budgets dedicated to these services are not sufficient to meet the demand, the private sector has developed a growing range of services.
While it will be good elsewhere, the employment outlook for this occupation will be moderate in the following regions:
- Outaouais, due to a lower proportion of retirements
- Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, due to a higher proportion of unemployed
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in the Outaouais region:
- Approximately 650 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 50%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 30%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%
The employment outlook will be good for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations (NOC 4412) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Employment in this occupation is dependent on demographic, organizational and budgetary factors.
- On the demographic side, the acceleration of the aging population and the increase in life expectancy are stimulating the demand for this type of service for which the elderly are the main clients.
- In addition, the fact that more and more seniors want to remain at home as long as possible is leading to an increased need for home support.
- As a result, the pandemic only served to demonstrate this, leading the provincial government to announce significant investments in home care services and worker wages, positively affecting the outlook for this occupation.
- However, as the budgets dedicated to these services are not sufficient to meet the demand, the private sector has developed a growing range of services.
While it will be good elsewhere, the employment outlook for this occupation will be moderate in the following regions:
- Outaouais, due to a lower proportion of retirements
- Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, due to a higher proportion of unemployed
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:
- Approximately 550 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 57%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 21%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 13%
- Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 6%
Ontario
The employment outlook will be very good for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations (NOC 4412) in Ontario for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
What Types of Employers Are Out There?
- Health care and social assistance providers of individual and family services, home health care, and nursing and residential care
- Private households
What are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?
- Greater demand on the health care system because of the COVID-19 pandemic and increased need for personal support workers
- The growing and aging population will increase demand for workers to provide services to seniors, persons with disabilities, or convalescent clients in a home setting
- Investments to increase care and capacity at long-term care homes
- Initiatives to support home and community-based care, including respite services.
- Employee turnover may be a source of job openings
What Skills Do I Need to Succeed?
- Courses related to the care of elderly, persons with disabilities, convalescent care, or home management and support, may be required along with on-the-job training.
- First aid certification is usually required
- Completion of a Personal Support Worker or Developmental Services Worker program may be required
What Other Information Will I Find Helpful?
- Ability to work part-time and various shifts is an asset
- Public sector investments are being made to support training and development for personal support workers
- Foreign caregivers that provide care for elderly persons or those with high medical needs are included in this occupational group
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in Ontario:
- Approximately 22,150 people work in this occupation.
- Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Social assistance (NAICS 624): 30%
- Private households (NAICS 814): 27%
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 25%
- Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 8%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 60% compared to 79% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 40% compared to 21% for all occupations
- 57% of home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations work all year, while 42% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 32 weeks compared to 31 weeks for all occupations.
- 9% of home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 9% compared to 52% for all occupations
- Women: 91% compared to 48% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: 10% compared to 10% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 21% compared to 27% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 8% compared to 6% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 45% compared to 26% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 13% compared to 21% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
The employment outlook will be very good for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations (NOC 4412) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:
- Approximately 2,360 people work in this occupation.
- Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 44%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 37%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 10%
The employment outlook will be very good for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations (NOC 4412) in the Kingston - Pembroke region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in the Kingston - Pembroke region:
- Approximately 1,300 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 43%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 37%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 12%
The employment outlook will be very good for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations (NOC 4412) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:
- Approximately 1,930 people work in this occupation.
- Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 45%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 36%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 10%
The employment outlook will be very good for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations (NOC 4412) in the London region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in the London region:
- Approximately 1,770 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 55%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 28%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%
The employment outlook will be very good for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations (NOC 4412) in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region:
- Approximately 1,310 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 50%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 23%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 17%
The employment outlook will be very good for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations (NOC 4412) in the Northeast region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in the Northeast region:
- Approximately 1,660 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 48%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 34%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%
The employment outlook will be very good for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations (NOC 4412) in the Northwest region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in the Northwest region:
- Approximately 970 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 46%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 40%
The employment outlook will be very good for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations (NOC 4412) in the Ottawa region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in the Ottawa region:
- Approximately 1,550 people work in this occupation.
- Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 48%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 33%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 13%
The employment outlook will be very good for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations (NOC 4412) in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region:
- Approximately 1,060 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 47%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 24%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 12%
- Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 9%
The employment outlook will be very good for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations (NOC 4412) in the Toronto region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in the Toronto region:
- Approximately 10,050 people work in this occupation.
- Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 34%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 30%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 27%
The employment outlook will be very good for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations (NOC 4412) in the Windsor - Sarnia region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in the Windsor - Sarnia region:
- Approximately 1,720 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 47%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 35%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%
Manitoba
The employment outlook will be very good for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations (NOC 4412) in Manitoba for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
What are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?
• The growing and aging population will increase demand for workers to provide services to seniors, persons with disabilities, or convalescent clients in a home setting.
• Occupations that support independent living and mental health and wellbeing will be essential to reduce pressure on the health care system.
• Funding from the provincial government will go towards recruitment and training efforts as well as wage increases for workers providing disability support services.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in Manitoba:
- Approximately 3,700 people work in this occupation.
- Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Social assistance (NAICS 624): 45%
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 19%
- Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 13%
- Private households (NAICS 814): 10%
- Hospitals (NAICS 622): 8%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 60% compared to 79% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 40% compared to 21% for all occupations
- 59% of home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations work all year, while 41% work only part of the year, compared to 64% and 36% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 32 weeks compared to 31 weeks for all occupations.
- less than 5% of home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 16% compared to 53% for all occupations
- Women: 84% compared to 47% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: 18% compared to 14% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 30% compared to 31% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 8% compared to 8% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 27% compared to 23% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 13% compared to 17% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
The employment outlook will be very good for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations (NOC 4412) in the Interlake region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in the Interlake region:
- Approximately 460 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 47%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 43%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%
The employment outlook will be very good for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations (NOC 4412) in the North Central region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in the North Central region:
- Approximately 260 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 51%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 42%
The employment outlook will be very good for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations (NOC 4412) in the North region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in the North region:
- Approximately 490 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 51%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 33%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%
The employment outlook will be very good for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations (NOC 4412) in the Parklands region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in the Parklands region:
- Approximately 240 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 51%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 33%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%
The employment outlook will be very good for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations (NOC 4412) in the South Central region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in the South Central region:
- Approximately 330 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 51%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 42%
The employment outlook will be very good for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations (NOC 4412) in the Southeast region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in the Southeast region:
- Approximately 460 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 67%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 30%
The employment outlook will be very good for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations (NOC 4412) in the Southwest region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in the Southwest region:
- Approximately 580 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 62%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 28%
The employment outlook will be very good for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations (NOC 4412) in the Winnipeg region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in the Winnipeg region:
- Approximately 2,230 people work in this occupation.
- Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 52%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 42%
Saskatchewan
The employment outlook will be moderate for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations (NOC 4412) in Saskatchewan for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
What are the main trends affecting employment?
- A growing and aging population will increase the demand for workers to provide services to seniors, persons with disabilities, or recovering clients in a home setting.
- Investments to increase care and capacity at long-term care homes.
- Initiatives to support home and community-based care, including respite services.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in Saskatchewan:
- Approximately 1,400 people work in this occupation.
- Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Social assistance (NAICS 624): 26%
- Private households (NAICS 814): 24%
- Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 16%
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 14%
- Hospitals (NAICS 622): 8%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 65% compared to 81% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 35% compared to 19% for all occupations
- 61% of home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations work all year, while 39% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 31 weeks compared to 32 weeks for all occupations.
- 10% of home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations are self-employed compared to an average of 14% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 11% compared to 53% for all occupations
- Women: 89% compared to 47% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: 15% compared to 14% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 35% compared to 32% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 9% compared to 11% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 30% compared to 22% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 10% compared to 15% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 6% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
The employment outlook will be moderate for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations (NOC 4412) in the Northern region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in the Northern region:
- Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 44%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 28%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 13%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations (NOC 4412) in the Prince Albert region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in the Prince Albert region:
- Approximately 560 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 44%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 28%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 13%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations (NOC 4412) in the Regina - Moose Mountain region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in the Regina - Moose Mountain region:
- Approximately 700 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 46%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 34%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations (NOC 4412) in the Saskatoon - Biggar region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in the Saskatoon - Biggar region:
- Approximately 900 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 45%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 28%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 17%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations (NOC 4412) in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw region:
- Approximately 230 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 41%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 28%
- Agriculture (NAICS ultur): 8%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%
- Utilities (NAICS 22): 6%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations (NOC 4412) in the Yorkton - Melville region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in the Yorkton - Melville region:
- Approximately 230 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 61%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 19%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%
- Agriculture (NAICS ultur): 8%
Alberta
The employment outlook will be moderate for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations (NOC 4412) in Alberta for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Alberta’s 2022 Budget, the province is allocating nearly $3.7 billion for community care, continuing care, and home care programs, an increase of 6.3 per cent from the 2021-22 forecast.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in Alberta:
- Approximately 8,350 people work in this occupation.
- Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Private households (NAICS 814): 28%
- Social assistance (NAICS 624): 27%
- Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 12%
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 11%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 67% compared to 81% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 33% compared to 19% for all occupations
- 51% of home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations work all year, while 49% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 33 weeks compared to 32 weeks for all occupations.
- 10% of home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 13% compared to 54% for all occupations
- Women: 87% compared to 46% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: 15% compared to 12% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 31% compared to 28% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 6% compared to 10% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 28% compared to 24% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 16% compared to 18% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
The employment outlook will be moderate for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations (NOC 4412) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:
- Approximately 550 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 47%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 19%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 18%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations (NOC 4412) in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region:
- Approximately 210 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 47%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 19%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 18%
The employment outlook will be good for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations (NOC 4412) in the Calgary region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in the Calgary region:
- Approximately 3,380 people work in this occupation.
- Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 40%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 27%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 21%
The employment outlook will be good for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations (NOC 4412) in the Camrose - Drumheller region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in the Camrose - Drumheller region:
- Approximately 580 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 48%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 17%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 13%
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 8%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations (NOC 4412) in the Edmonton region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in the Edmonton region:
- Approximately 2,340 people work in this occupation.
- Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 38%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 25%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 19%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations (NOC 4412) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:
- Approximately 650 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 53%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 18%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 17%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations (NOC 4412) in the Red Deer region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in the Red Deer region:
- Approximately 440 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 46%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 23%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 18%
The employment outlook will be limited for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations (NOC 4412) in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region:
- Approximately 230 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 28%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 26%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 18%
British Columbia
The employment outlook will be moderate for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations (NOC 4412) in British Columbia for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- An aging population is driving long-term demand for more healthcare services including services at home.
- Demand also spiked due to the COVID-19 pandemic, increasing pressure for healthcare workers.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in British Columbia:
- Approximately 9,600 people work in this occupation.
- Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Private households (NAICS 814): 28%
- Social assistance (NAICS 624): 28%
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 14%
- Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 14%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 63% compared to 77% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 37% compared to 23% for all occupations
- 50% of home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations work all year, while 50% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 43% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 32 weeks compared to 32 weeks for all occupations.
- 12% of home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations are self-employed compared to an average of 14% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 13% compared to 52% for all occupations
- Women: 87% compared to 48% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: 11% compared to 10% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 28% compared to 28% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 8% compared to 9% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 35% compared to 23% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 15% compared to 19% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
The employment outlook will be moderate for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations (NOC 4412) in the Cariboo region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- An aging population is driving long-term demand for more healthcare services including services at home.
- Demand also spiked due to the COVID-19 pandemic, increasing pressure for healthcare workers.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in the Cariboo region:
- Approximately 400 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 46%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 23%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 16%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations (NOC 4412) in the Kootenay region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- An aging population is driving long-term demand for more healthcare services including services at home.
- Demand also spiked due to the COVID-19 pandemic, increasing pressure for healthcare workers.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in the Kootenay region:
- Approximately 350 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 48%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 23%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 22%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations (NOC 4412) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.
- An aging population is driving long-term demand for more healthcare services including services at home.
- Demand also spiked due to the COVID-19 pandemic, increasing pressure for healthcare workers.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:
- Approximately 5,640 people work in this occupation.
- Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 36%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 28%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 24%
The employment outlook will be limited for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations (NOC 4412) in the Nechako region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- An aging population is driving long-term demand for more healthcare services including services at home.
- Demand also spiked due to the COVID-19 pandemic, increasing pressure for healthcare workers.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in the Nechako region:
- Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 32%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 28%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 18%
- Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 8%
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 8%
The employment outlook will be limited for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations (NOC 4412) in the North Coast region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- An aging population is driving long-term demand for more healthcare services including services at home.
- Demand also spiked due to the COVID-19 pandemic, increasing pressure for healthcare workers.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in the North Coast region:
- Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 32%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 28%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 18%
- Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 8%
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 8%
The employment outlook will be limited for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations (NOC 4412) in the Northeast region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- An aging population is driving long-term demand for more healthcare services including services at home.
- Demand also spiked due to the COVID-19 pandemic, increasing pressure for healthcare workers.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in the Northeast region:
- Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 46%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 25%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 15%
- Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 6%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 5%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations (NOC 4412) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- An aging population is driving long-term demand for more healthcare services including services at home.
- Demand also spiked due to the COVID-19 pandemic, increasing pressure for healthcare workers.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in the Thompson - Okanagan region:
- Approximately 1,400 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 57%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 23%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 11%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations (NOC 4412) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- An aging population is driving long-term demand for more healthcare services including services at home.
- Demand also spiked due to the COVID-19 pandemic, increasing pressure for healthcare workers.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:
- Approximately 2,000 people work in this occupation.
- Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 53%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 23%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 14%
Yukon Territory
The employment outlook will be good for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations (NOC 4412) in Yukon for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Workers in this occupation were negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic due to health restrictions and clients concerned about contracting the virus in their home. As the territory gradually lifted public health measures in late 2020, many workers in this group were allowed to resume their work.
- Opportunities in this occupation are expected to increase to meet the growing needs of the territory's aging population.
- Workers may require a valid driver's licence.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in Yukon:
- Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Health care and social services (NAICS 62): 56%
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 14%
- Tourism & Culture (NAICS 51, 71-72): 9%
- Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 6%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 6%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 53% compared to 82% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 47% compared to 18% for all occupations
- 40% of home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations work all year, while 60% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 44% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 37 weeks compared to 31 weeks for all occupations.
- 6% of home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 16% compared to 50% for all occupations
- Women: 84% compared to 50% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: 10% compared to 12% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 23% compared to 24% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 49% compared to 25% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 5% compared to 19% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 8% compared to 9% for all occupations
Northwest Territories
The employment outlook will be moderate for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations (NOC 4412) in Northwest Territories for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in Northwest Territories:
- Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Health care and social services (NAICS 62): 56%
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 14%
- Tourism & Culture (NAICS 51, 71-72): 9%
- Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 6%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 6%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 77% compared to 86% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 23% compared to 14% for all occupations
- 54% of home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations work all year, while 46% work only part of the year, compared to 64% and 36% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 20 weeks compared to 26 weeks for all occupations.
- 5% of home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations are self-employed compared to an average of 6% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 10% compared to 53% for all occupations
- Women: 90% compared to 47% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: 34% compared to 20% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 14% compared to 22% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 9% compared to 11% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 30% compared to 24% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 7% compared to 16% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 7% compared to 7% for all occupations
Nunavut
The employment outlook will be moderate for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations (NOC 4412) in Nunavut for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in Nunavut:
- Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Health care and social services (NAICS 62): 56%
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 14%
- Tourism & Culture (NAICS 51, 71-72): 9%
- Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 6%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 6%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 72% compared to 81% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 28% compared to 19% for all occupations
- 49% of home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations work all year, while 51% work only part of the year, compared to 57% and 42% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 22 weeks compared to 24 weeks for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 9% compared to 52% for all occupations
- Women: 91% compared to 48% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: 65% compared to 39% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 13% compared to 17% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 7% compared to 9% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 13% compared to 20% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: n/a
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
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