Job outlooks for Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations
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These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.
Occupation
home support worker (44101)
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Newfoundland and Labrador
The employment outlook will be good for Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2024-2026 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.
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. 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, caregivers and related occupations in Newfoundland and Labrador:
- Approximately 6,150 people work in this occupation.
- Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Social assistance (NAICS 624): 62%
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 18%
- Private households (NAICS 814): 12%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 64% compared to 83% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 36% compared to 17% for all occupations
- 52% of home support workers, caregivers and related occupations work all year, while 48% 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 38 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.
- Less than 5% of home support workers, caregivers 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: 8% compared to 51% for all occupations
- Women: 92% compared to 49% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: 23% compared to 11% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 41% compared to 27% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 14% compared to 17% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 18% compared to 23% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 14% 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 good for Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in the Avalon Peninsula region for the 2024-2026 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.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations in the Avalon Peninsula region:
- Approximately 2,270 people work in this occupation.
- Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Social assistance (NAICS 624): 70%
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 19%
The employment outlook will be good for Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions for the 2024-2026 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.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:
- Approximately 2,470 people work in this occupation.
- Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Social assistance (NAICS 624): 63%
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 22%
- Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 5%
The employment outlook will be good for Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions for the 2024-2026 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.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:
- Approximately 2,470 people work in this occupation.
- Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Social assistance (NAICS 624): 63%
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 22%
- Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 5%
The employment outlook will be good for Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region for the 2024-2026 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.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region:
- Approximately 1,420 people work in this occupation.
- Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Social assistance (NAICS 624): 60%
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 23%
- Hospitals (NAICS 622): 6%
Prince Edward Island
The employment outlook will be good for Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in Prince Edward Island for the 2024-2026 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 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, caregivers and related occupations in Prince Edward Island:
- Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Social assistance (NAICS 624): 57%
- Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 20%
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 9%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 75% compared to 84% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 25% compared to 16% for all occupations
- 57% of home support workers, caregivers and related occupations work all year, while 42% 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 40 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
- 15% of home support workers, caregivers and related occupations are self-employed compared to an average of 13% 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: 9% compared to 11% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 23% compared to 28% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 28% compared to 11% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 31% compared to 25% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 8% compared to 17% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
Nova Scotia
The employment outlook will be very good for Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in Nova Scotia for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
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, caregivers and related occupations in Nova Scotia:
- Approximately 2,050 people work in this occupation.
- Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Social assistance (NAICS 624): 44%
- Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 32%
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 15%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 67% compared to 82% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 33% compared to 18% for all occupations
- 56% of home support workers, caregivers and related occupations work all year, while 43% 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 40 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
- 12% of home support workers, caregivers 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: 11% compared to 51% for all occupations
- Women: 89% compared to 49% 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: 26% compared to 27% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 19% compared to 12% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 30% compared to 22% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 12% compared to 20% 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, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in the Annapolis Valley region for the 2024-2026 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.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations in the Annapolis Valley region:
- Approximately 290 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 86%
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 12%
The employment outlook will be very good for Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in the Cape Breton region for the 2024-2026 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.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations in the Cape Breton region:
- Approximately 290 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 72%
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 16%
The employment outlook will be very good for Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in the Halifax region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations in the Halifax region:
- Approximately 680 people work in this occupation.
- Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 78%
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 12%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%
The employment outlook will be very good for Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in the North Shore region for the 2024-2026 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.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations in the North Shore region:
- Approximately 320 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 74%
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 24%
The employment outlook will be very good for Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in the Southern region for the 2024-2026 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.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations in the Southern region:
- Approximately 310 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 75%
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 20%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 5%
New Brunswick
The employment outlook will be good for Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in New Brunswick for the 2024-2026 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 ageing population will continue to drive demand for homecare services, as is a rising emphasis on providing health services at home rather than in a hospital setting.
- A valid driver's license is typically required as workers will commute to various places to provide care.
- First Aid and C.P.R. training are generally required.
- Hours may be irregular.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations in New Brunswick:
- Approximately 2,400 people work in this occupation.
- Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Social assistance (NAICS 624): 57%
- Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 16%
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 15%
- Private households (NAICS 814): 6%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 69% compared to 84% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 31% compared to 16% for all occupations
- 56% of home support workers, caregivers and related occupations work all year, while 43% 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 41 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
- 9% of home support workers, caregivers 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: 8% compared to 52% for all occupations
- Women: 92% compared to 48% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: 18% compared to 11% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 35% compared to 30% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 20% compared to 12% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 19% compared to 23% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 6% compared to 16% 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 moderate for Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in the Campbellton - Miramichi region for the 2024-2026 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 ageing population will continue to drive demand for homecare services, as is a rising emphasis on providing health services at home rather than in a hospital setting.
- A valid driver's license is typically required as workers will commute to various places to provide care.
- First Aid and C.P.R. training are generally required.
- Hours may be irregular.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations in the Campbellton - Miramichi region:
- Approximately 540 people work in this occupation.
- Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Social assistance (NAICS 624): 51%
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 24%
- Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 19%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 5%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in the Edmundston - Woodstock region for the 2024-2026 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 ageing population will continue to drive demand for homecare services, as is a rising emphasis on providing health services at home rather than in a hospital setting.
- A valid driver's license is typically required as workers will commute to various places to provide care.
- First Aid and C.P.R. training are generally required.
- Hours may be irregular.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations in the Edmundston - Woodstock region:
- Approximately 410 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Social assistance (NAICS 624): 79%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%
- Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 8%
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 6%
The employment outlook will be good for Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in the Fredericton - Oromocto region for the 2024-2026 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.
- An ageing population will continue to drive demand for homecare services, as is a rising emphasis on providing health services at home rather than in a hospital setting.
- A valid driver's license is typically required as workers will commute to various places to provide care.
- First Aid and C.P.R. training are generally required.
- Hours may be irregular.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:
- Approximately 480 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Social assistance (NAICS 624): 62%
- Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 20%
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 14%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 5%
The employment outlook will be good for Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in the Moncton - Richibucto region for the 2024-2026 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.
- An ageing population will continue to drive demand for homecare services, as is a rising emphasis on providing health services at home rather than in a hospital setting.
- A valid driver's license is typically required as workers will commute to various places to provide care.
- First Aid and C.P.R. training are generally required.
- Hours may be irregular.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations in the Moncton - Richibucto region:
- Approximately 490 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Social assistance (NAICS 624): 44%
- Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 30%
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 15%
The employment outlook will be good for Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2024-2026 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.
- An ageing population will continue to drive demand for homecare services, as is a rising emphasis on providing health services at home rather than in a hospital setting.
- A valid driver's license is typically required as workers will commute to various places to provide care.
- First Aid and C.P.R. training are generally required.
- Hours may be irregular.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:
- Approximately 630 people work in this occupation.
- Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Social assistance (NAICS 624): 75%
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 12%
- Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 11%
Quebec
The employment outlook will be good for Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in Quebec for the 2024-2026 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.
There is a high demand for this occupation, which stems mainly from an ageing population and government investments in home support services.
In Quebec, the population aged 75 and over will increase by 13% during the forecast period. Since most seniors want to stay in their residence as long as possible, senior population growth will involve an increased demand for home support.
The government is investing additional funds in increasing home support services, which will drive demand for this occupation. In addition, improvements have been made to the tax credit for home support for seniors, which will promote job creation in home support social economy enterprises, which is a major employer for this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations in Quebec:
- Approximately 14,900 people work in this occupation.
- Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Social assistance (NAICS 624): 46%
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 24%
- Hospitals (NAICS 622): 11%
- Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 6%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 64% compared to 82% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 36% compared to 18% for all occupations
- 62% of home support workers, caregivers and related occupations work all year, while 38% 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 42 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
- 9% of home support workers, caregivers 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: 15% compared to 12% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 20% compared to 19% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 39% compared to 19% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 18% compared to 22% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 7% compared to 17% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
The employment outlook will be very good for Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region for the 2024-2026 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.
There is a high demand for this occupation, which stems mainly from an ageing population and government investments in home support services.
In Quebec, the population aged 75 and over will increase by 13% during the forecast period. Since most seniors want to stay in their residence as long as possible, senior population growth will involve an increased demand for home support.
The government is investing additional funds in increasing home support services, which will drive demand for this occupation. In addition, improvements have been made to the tax credit for home support for seniors, which will promote job creation in home support social economy enterprises, which is a major employer for this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region:
- Approximately 270 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Home support workers, caregivers 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): 33%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 10%
The employment outlook will be good for Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region for the 2024-2026 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.
There is a high demand for this occupation, which stems mainly from an ageing population and government investments in home support services.
In Quebec, the population aged 75 and over will increase by 13% during the forecast period. Since most seniors want to stay in their residence as long as possible, senior population growth will involve an increased demand for home support.
The government is investing additional funds in increasing home support services, which will drive demand for this occupation. In addition, improvements have been made to the tax credit for home support for seniors, which will promote job creation in home support social economy enterprises, which is a major employer for this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region:
- Approximately 560 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 65%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 28%
The employment outlook will be very good for Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in the Capitale-Nationale region for the 2024-2026 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.
There is a high demand for this occupation, which stems mainly from an ageing population and government investments in home support services.
In Quebec, the population aged 75 and over will increase by 13% during the forecast period. Since most seniors want to stay in their residence as long as possible, senior population growth will involve an increased demand for home support.
The government is investing additional funds in increasing home support services, which will drive demand for this occupation. In addition, improvements have been made to the tax credit for home support for seniors, which will promote job creation in home support social economy enterprises, which is a major employer for this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations in the Capitale-Nationale region:
- Approximately 810 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Home support workers, caregivers 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): 38%
The employment outlook will be very good for Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in the Centre-du-Québec region for the 2024-2026 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.
There is a high demand for this occupation, which stems mainly from an ageing population and government investments in home support services.
In Quebec, the population aged 75 and over will increase by 13% during the forecast period. Since most seniors want to stay in their residence as long as possible, senior population growth will involve an increased demand for home support.
The government is investing additional funds in increasing home support services, which will drive demand for this occupation. In addition, improvements have been made to the tax credit for home support for seniors, which will promote job creation in home support social economy enterprises, which is a major employer for this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations in the Centre-du-Québec region:
- Approximately 420 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Home support workers, caregivers 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): 42%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%
The employment outlook will be good for Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in the Chaudière - Appalaches region for the 2024-2026 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
There is a high demand for this occupation, which stems mainly from an ageing population and government investments in home support services.
In Quebec, the population aged 75 and over will increase by 13% during the forecast period. Since most seniors want to stay in their residence as long as possible, senior population growth will involve an increased demand for home support.
The government is investing additional funds in increasing home support services, which will drive demand for this occupation. In addition, improvements have been made to the tax credit for home support for seniors, which will promote job creation in home support social economy enterprises, which is a major employer for this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:
- Approximately 550 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Home support workers, caregivers 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): 43%
The employment outlook will be limited for Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2024-2026 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.
There is a high demand for this occupation, which stems mainly from an ageing population and government investments in home support services.
In Quebec, the population aged 75 and over will increase by 13% during the forecast period. Since most seniors want to stay in their residence as long as possible, senior population growth will involve an increased demand for home support.
The government is investing additional funds in increasing home support services, which will drive demand for this occupation. In addition, improvements have been made to the tax credit for home support for seniors, which will promote job creation in home support social economy enterprises, which is a major employer for this occupation.
In the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions, the outlook is limited due to a high proportion of unemployed individuals in the occupation compared to other regions of Quebec where the employment outlook is more favourable.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:
- Approximately 410 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Home support workers, caregivers 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): 33%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%
The employment outlook will be very good for Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in the Estrie region for the 2024-2026 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.
There is a high demand for this occupation, which stems mainly from an ageing population and government investments in home support services.
In Quebec, the population aged 75 and over will increase by 13% during the forecast period. Since most seniors want to stay in their residence as long as possible, senior population growth will involve an increased demand for home support.
The government is investing additional funds in increasing home support services, which will drive demand for this occupation. In addition, improvements have been made to the tax credit for home support for seniors, which will promote job creation in home support social economy enterprises, which is a major employer for this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations in the Estrie region:
- Approximately 620 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Home support workers, caregivers 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): 42%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region for the 2024-2026 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.
There is a high demand for this occupation, which stems mainly from an ageing population and government investments in home support services.
In Quebec, the population aged 75 and over will increase by 13% during the forecast period. Since most seniors want to stay in their residence as long as possible, senior population growth will involve an increased demand for home support.
The government is investing additional funds in increasing home support services, which will drive demand for this occupation. In addition, improvements have been made to the tax credit for home support for seniors, which will promote job creation in home support social economy enterprises, which is a major employer for this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region:
- Approximately 370 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 64%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 24%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%
The employment outlook will be very good for Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in the Lanaudière region for the 2024-2026 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
There is a high demand for this occupation, which stems mainly from an ageing population and government investments in home support services.
In Quebec, the population aged 75 and over will increase by 13% during the forecast period. Since most seniors want to stay in their residence as long as possible, senior population growth will involve an increased demand for home support.
The government is investing additional funds in increasing home support services, which will drive demand for this occupation. In addition, improvements have been made to the tax credit for home support for seniors, which will promote job creation in home support social economy enterprises, which is a major employer for this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations in the Lanaudière region:
- Approximately 900 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 60%
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 32%
The employment outlook will be very good for Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in the Laurentides region for the 2024-2026 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.
There is a high demand for this occupation, which stems mainly from an ageing population and government investments in home support services.
In Quebec, the population aged 75 and over will increase by 13% during the forecast period. Since most seniors want to stay in their residence as long as possible, senior population growth will involve an increased demand for home support.
The government is investing additional funds in increasing home support services, which will drive demand for this occupation. In addition, improvements have been made to the tax credit for home support for seniors, which will promote job creation in home support social economy enterprises, which is a major employer for this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations in the Laurentides region:
- Approximately 1,080 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 50%
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 30%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 11%
The employment outlook will be good for Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region, for the 2024-2026 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.
There is a high demand for this occupation, which stems mainly from an ageing population and government investments in home support services.
In Quebec, the population aged 75 and over will increase by 13% during the forecast period. Since most seniors want to stay in their residence as long as possible, senior population growth will involve an increased demand for home support.
The government is investing additional funds in increasing home support services, which will drive demand for this occupation. In addition, improvements have been made to the tax credit for home support for seniors, which will promote job creation in home support social economy enterprises, which is a major employer for this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region:
- Approximately 5,330 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
The employment outlook will be very good for Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in the Mauricie region for the 2024-2026 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.
There is a high demand for this occupation, which stems mainly from an ageing population and government investments in home support services.
In Quebec, the population aged 75 and over will increase by 13% during the forecast period. Since most seniors want to stay in their residence as long as possible, senior population growth will involve an increased demand for home support.
The government is investing additional funds in increasing home support services, which will drive demand for this occupation. In addition, improvements have been made to the tax credit for home support for seniors, which will promote job creation in home support social economy enterprises, which is a major employer for this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations in the Mauricie region:
- Approximately 480 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Home support workers, caregivers 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): 35%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%
The employment outlook will be good for Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal for the 2024-2026 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.
There is a high demand for this occupation, which stems mainly from an ageing population and government investments in home support services.
In Quebec, the population aged 75 and over will increase by 13% during the forecast period. Since most seniors want to stay in their residence as long as possible, senior population growth will involve an increased demand for home support.
The government is investing additional funds in increasing home support services, which will drive demand for this occupation. In addition, improvements have been made to the tax credit for home support for seniors, which will promote job creation in home support social economy enterprises, which is a major employer for this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations in the census metropolitan area of Montréal:
- Approximately 5,330 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
The employment outlook will be good for Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in the Montérégie region for the 2024-2026 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.
There is a high demand for this occupation, which stems mainly from an ageing population and government investments in home support services.
In Quebec, the population aged 75 and over will increase by 13% during the forecast period. Since most seniors want to stay in their residence as long as possible, senior population growth will involve an increased demand for home support.
The government is investing additional funds in increasing home support services, which will drive demand for this occupation. In addition, improvements have been made to the tax credit for home support for seniors, which will promote job creation in home support social economy enterprises, which is a major employer for this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations in the Montérégie region:
- Approximately 2,080 people work in this occupation.
- Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 50%
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 38%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%
The employment outlook will be limited for Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2024-2026 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.
There is a high demand for this occupation, which stems mainly from an ageing population and government investments in home support services.
In Quebec, the population aged 75 and over will increase by 13% during the forecast period. Since most seniors want to stay in their residence as long as possible, senior population growth will involve an increased demand for home support.
The government is investing additional funds in increasing home support services, which will drive demand for this occupation. In addition, improvements have been made to the tax credit for home support for seniors, which will promote job creation in home support social economy enterprises, which is a major employer for this occupation.
In the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions, the outlook is limited due to a high proportion of unemployed individuals in the occupation compared to other regions of Quebec where the employment outlook is more favourable.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:
- Home support workers, caregivers 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): 33%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%
The employment outlook will be very good for Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in the Outaouais region for the 2024-2026 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.
There is a high demand for this occupation, which stems mainly from an ageing population and government investments in home support services.
In Quebec, the population aged 75 and over will increase by 13% during the forecast period. Since most seniors want to stay in their residence as long as possible, senior population growth will involve an increased demand for home support.
The government is investing additional funds in increasing home support services, which will drive demand for this occupation. In addition, improvements have been made to the tax credit for home support for seniors, which will promote job creation in home support social economy enterprises, which is a major employer for this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations in the Outaouais region:
- Approximately 530 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 44%
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 41%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 12%
The employment outlook will be very good for Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2024-2026 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.
There is a high demand for this occupation, which stems mainly from an ageing population and government investments in home support services.
In Quebec, the population aged 75 and over will increase by 13% during the forecast period. Since most seniors want to stay in their residence as long as possible, senior population growth will involve an increased demand for home support.
The government is investing additional funds in increasing home support services, which will drive demand for this occupation. In addition, improvements have been made to the tax credit for home support for seniors, which will promote job creation in home support social economy enterprises, which is a major employer for this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:
- Approximately 330 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 70%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 23%
Ontario
The employment outlook will be good for Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in Ontario for the 2024-2026 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?
- The growing and aging population will increase demand for workers to provide services to seniors, persons with disabilities, or clients recovering from illness in a home setting
- Investments to increase care and capacity at long-term care homes
- Initiatives to support home and community-based care
What Skills Do I Need to Succeed?
- Completion of a related course, such as a Personal Support Worker program may be required
What Other Information Will I Find Helpful?
- Public sector investments are being made to support training and development for personal support workers
- Foreign caregivers that provide assistance to elderly persons or those with high medical needs are included in this occupational group.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations in Ontario:
- Approximately 19,400 people work in this occupation.
- Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Social assistance (NAICS 624): 31%
- Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 26%
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 22%
- Private households (NAICS 814): 10%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 57% compared to 81% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 42% compared to 19% for all occupations
- 54% of home support workers, caregivers and related occupations work all year, while 46% 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 40 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
- 19% of home support workers, caregivers and related occupations are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 12% compared to 52% for all occupations
- Women: 88% compared to 48% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: 9% compared to 9% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 27% compared to 25% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 14% compared to 8% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 31% compared to 22% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 15% compared to 24% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
The employment outlook will be good for Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2024-2026 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, caregivers and related occupations in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:
- Approximately 1,810 people work in this occupation.
- Home support workers, caregivers 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): 28%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%
The employment outlook will be very good for Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in the Kingston - Pembroke region for the 2024-2026 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.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations in the Kingston - Pembroke region:
- Approximately 610 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 66%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 22%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%
The employment outlook will be good for Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2024-2026 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, caregivers and related occupations in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:
- Approximately 1,710 people work in this occupation.
- Home support workers, caregivers 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): 34%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 5%
The employment outlook will be good for Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in the London region for the 2024-2026 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, caregivers and related occupations in the London region:
- Approximately 620 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Home support workers, caregivers 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): 26%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%
The employment outlook will be good for Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region for the 2024-2026 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, caregivers and related occupations in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region:
- Approximately 380 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 60%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 31%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 5%
The employment outlook will be good for Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in the Northeast region for the 2024-2026 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, caregivers and related occupations in the Northeast region:
- Approximately 630 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 65%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 23%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%
The employment outlook will be good for Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in the Northwest region for the 2024-2026 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, caregivers and related occupations in the Northwest region:
- Approximately 580 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Home support workers, caregivers 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): 40%
The employment outlook will be good for Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in the Ottawa region for the 2024-2026 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, caregivers and related occupations in the Ottawa region:
- Approximately 1,040 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 60%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 28%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%
The employment outlook will be good for Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region for the 2024-2026 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, caregivers and related occupations in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region:
- Approximately 240 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 83%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%
The employment outlook will be good for Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in the Toronto region for the 2024-2026 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, caregivers and related occupations in the Toronto region:
- Approximately 10,190 people work in this occupation.
- Home support workers, caregivers 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): 24%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 20%
The employment outlook will be good for Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in the Windsor - Sarnia region for the 2024-2026 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, caregivers and related occupations in the Windsor - Sarnia region:
- Approximately 720 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 69%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 20%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%
Manitoba
The employment outlook will be good for Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in Manitoba for the 2024-2026 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.
- The growing and aging population will increase demand for workers to provide services to seniors, persons with disabilities, or home care clients.
- Staffing shortages and high turnover persist in Manitoba's home care sector. A free four-week training program introduced early in 2023 cut the vacancy rate for home care workers from 23% to 14% by the end of the year, recruiting 400 new staff.
- Home care workers were part of a larger group of health care support workers that ratified a new collective agreement in October 2024, including wage increases of 27% over four years.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations in Manitoba:
- Approximately 3,450 people work in this occupation.
- Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Social assistance (NAICS 624): 43%
- Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 26%
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 16%
- Hospitals (NAICS 622): 7%
- 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
- 64% of home support workers, caregivers and related occupations work all year, while 36% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 43 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
- Less than 5% of home support workers, caregivers 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: 18% compared to 53% for all occupations
- Women: 82% compared to 47% 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: 31% compared to 31% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 21% compared to 12% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 16% compared to 17% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 15% compared to 20% 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 good for Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in the Interlake region for the 2024-2026 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, caregivers and related occupations in the Interlake region:
- Approximately 290 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 74%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 20%
The employment outlook will be good for Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in the North Central region for the 2024-2026 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, caregivers and related occupations in the North Central region:
- Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 73%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 23%
The employment outlook will be good for Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in the North region for the 2024-2026 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations in the North region:
- Home support workers, caregivers 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): 37%
The employment outlook will be good for Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in the Parklands region for the 2024-2026 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations in the Parklands region:
- Approximately 390 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Home support workers, caregivers 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): 37%
The employment outlook will be good for Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in the South Central region for the 2024-2026 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, caregivers and related occupations in the South Central region:
- Approximately 380 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 73%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 23%
The employment outlook will be good for Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in the Southeast region for the 2024-2026 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, caregivers and related occupations in the Southeast region:
- Approximately 400 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 84%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 13%
The employment outlook will be good for Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in the Southwest region for the 2024-2026 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations in the Southwest region:
- Approximately 330 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Home support workers, caregivers 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): 46%
The employment outlook will be good for Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in the Winnipeg region for the 2024-2026 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations in the Winnipeg region:
- Approximately 2,500 people work in this occupation.
- Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 65%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 28%
Saskatchewan
The employment outlook will be good for Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in Saskatchewan for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- 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.
- Occupations that support independent living and mental health and wellbeing will be essential to reduce pressure on the health care system.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations in Saskatchewan:
- Approximately 1,150 people work in this occupation.
- Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 35%
- Social assistance (NAICS 624): 32%
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 11%
- Private households (NAICS 814): 9%
- Hospitals (NAICS 622): 6%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 66% compared to 81% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 34% compared to 19% for all occupations
- 69% of home support workers, caregivers and related occupations work all year, while 31% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 43 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
- 14% of home support workers, caregivers and related occupations are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 13% compared to 53% for all occupations
- Women: 87% compared to 47% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: 12% compared to 11% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 31% compared to 33% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 20% compared to 15% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 21% compared to 17% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 13% compared to 18% 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 moderate for Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in the Northern region for the 2024-2026 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, caregivers and related occupations in the Northern region:
- Home support workers, caregivers 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): 28%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in the Prince Albert region for the 2024-2026 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, caregivers and related occupations in the Prince Albert region:
- Approximately 340 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Home support workers, caregivers 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): 28%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in the Regina - Moose Mountain region for the 2024-2026 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, caregivers and related occupations in the Regina - Moose Mountain region:
- Approximately 320 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 72%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 21%
The employment outlook will be good for Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in the Saskatoon - Biggar region for the 2024-2026 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, caregivers and related occupations in the Saskatoon - Biggar region:
- Approximately 410 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 71%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 19%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
The employment outlook will be good for Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in the Yorkton - Melville region for the 2024-2026 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, caregivers and related occupations in the Yorkton - Melville region:
- Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Home support workers, caregivers 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): 24%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%
Alberta
The employment outlook will be good for Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in Alberta for the 2024-2026 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.
- Alberta's population and its proportion of residents aged 65+ are predicted to increase over the next decade, contributing to demand for this occupation.
- Through the bilateral Aging with Dignity funding agreement, the provincial and federal governments are investing $627 million over five years to improve health care for seniors. The funding will increase recruitment and retention for positions in rural and remote areas.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations in Alberta:
- Approximately 7,350 people work in this occupation.
- Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Social assistance (NAICS 624): 44%
- Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 20%
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 14%
- Private households (NAICS 814): 10%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 60% compared to 80% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 40% compared to 20% for all occupations
- 57% of home support workers, caregivers and related occupations work all year, while 42% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 41 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
- 18% of home support workers, caregivers and related occupations are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 13% compared to 53% for all occupations
- Women: 87% compared to 47% 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: 31% compared to 28% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 16% compared to 13% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 22% compared to 19% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 17% compared to 21% 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 moderate for Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region for the 2024-2026 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, caregivers and related occupations in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:
- Home support workers, caregivers 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): 24%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 14%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region for the 2024-2026 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, caregivers and related occupations in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region:
- Approximately 360 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Home support workers, caregivers 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): 24%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 14%
The employment outlook will be good for Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in the Calgary region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations in the Calgary region:
- Approximately 3,430 people work in this occupation.
- Home support workers, caregivers 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): 20%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 12%
The employment outlook will be good for Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in the Camrose - Drumheller region for the 2024-2026 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, caregivers and related occupations in the Camrose - Drumheller region:
- Approximately 260 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 69%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 19%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in the Edmonton region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- A moderate number of 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, caregivers and related occupations in the Edmonton region:
- Approximately 1,570 people work in this occupation.
- Home support workers, caregivers 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): 22%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 13%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few 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.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:
- Approximately 390 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 74%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 15%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%
The employment outlook will be good for Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in the Red Deer region for the 2024-2026 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, caregivers and related occupations in the Red Deer region:
- Approximately 360 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Home support workers, caregivers 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): 21%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 16%
The employment outlook will be limited for Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- A moderate number of 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, caregivers and related occupations in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region:
- Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 72%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 28%
British Columbia
The employment outlook will be good for Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in British Columbia for the 2024-2026 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.
Demand for this occupation is expected to grow, as the B.C. senior population increased nearly 20% in 2023-24. Nearly 22% of B.C.'s population will be 65 and older by 2035.
The 2024 provincial budget included $227 million to add 900 new health-care providers to the workforce to support seniors at home through community-based services and home-support workers.
In February 2024, the Government of B.C. and the Government of Canada signed an agreement to invest $733 million into aged-care services in the province over five years. The Aging with Dignity Agreement is meant to help expand home and community care services, improve the availability of palliative and end-of-life care, and improve the quality of long-term care services.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations in British Columbia:
- Approximately 8,800 people work in this occupation.
- Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Social assistance (NAICS 624): 38%
- Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 22%
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 19%
- Hospitals (NAICS 622): 7%
- Private households (NAICS 814): 6%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 65% compared to 78% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 35% compared to 22% for all occupations
- 62% of home support workers, caregivers and related occupations work all year, while 38% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 42 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
- 20% of home support workers, caregivers and related occupations are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 12% compared to 52% for all occupations
- Women: 88% compared to 48% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: 7% compared to 8% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 27% compared to 28% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 21% compared to 13% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 24% compared to 17% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 16% compared to 22% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
The employment outlook will be moderate for Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in the Cariboo region for the 2024-2026 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, caregivers and related occupations in the Cariboo region:
- Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 68%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 26%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in the Kootenay region for the 2024-2026 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.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations in the Kootenay region:
- Approximately 260 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 63%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 26%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 11%
The employment outlook will be good for Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2024-2026 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.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:
- Approximately 4,730 people work in this occupation.
- Home support workers, caregivers 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): 32%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
The employment outlook will be good for Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in the Northeast region for the 2024-2026 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations in the Northeast region:
- Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 76%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 12%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%
The employment outlook will be good for Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2024-2026 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.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations in the Thompson - Okanagan region:
- Approximately 860 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 60%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 23%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%
The employment outlook will be good for Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2024-2026 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.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:
- Approximately 2,360 people work in this occupation.
- Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 60%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 28%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%
Yukon Territory
The employment outlook will be good for Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in Yukon for the 2024-2026 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, caregivers and related occupations in Yukon:
- Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Health care and social services (NAICS 62): 68%
- Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 28%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 71% compared to 84% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 28% compared to 16% for all occupations
- 67% of home support workers, caregivers and related occupations work all year, while 33% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 43 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.
- Less than 5% of home support workers, caregivers 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 49% for all occupations
- Women: 87% compared to 51% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: 9% compared to 11% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 24% compared to 25% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 30% compared to 13% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 15% compared to 20% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 17% compared to 19% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
Northwest Territories
The employment outlook will be moderate for Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in Northwest Territories for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- The Northwest Territories' ageing population will lead to increased demand for these occupations over the forecast period.
- The territory's new home care delivery model is expanding the hours of service for residents of certain regions. This may increase employment opportunities.
- The Canada-Northwest Territories Agreement to Work Together to Improve Health Care for Canadians (2023-24 to 2025-26) will support the recruitment and retention of more health care workers in the territory.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations in Northwest Territories:
- Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Health care and social services (NAICS 62): 68%
- Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 28%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 69% compared to 88% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 31% compared to 12% for all occupations
- 69% of home support workers, caregivers and related occupations work all year, while 31% work only part of the year, compared to 71% and 28% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: less than 5% compared to 52% for all occupations
- Women: more than 95% compared to 48% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: 31% compared to 17% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 31% compared to 26% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 13% compared to 12% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 13% compared to 18% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 13% compared to 17% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
Nunavut
The employment outlook will be good for Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in Nunavut for the 2024-2026 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.
- On March 5, 2024, the federal government announced that through the Aging with Dignity Agreement, the Government of Canada will provide more than $12 million to support Nunavut's five-year action plan to age with dignity close to home. This will include plans to recruit and train additional staff, focusing on Inuit hires, and increasing service hours for home care.
- Looking beyond the forecast period, the Conference Board of Canada (2024) predicts that this occupation will be in the top 20 in terms of all open positions in Nunavut from 2024 to 2045.
Here are some key facts about Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations in Nunavut:
- Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Health care and social services (NAICS 62): 68%
- Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 28%
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 17% compared to 51% for all occupations
- Women: 83% compared to 49% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: 56% compared to 37% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 14% compared to 22% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 14% compared to 11% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 14% compared to 15% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: n/a
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
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