Job prospects Companion in the North Coast Region

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in the North Coast Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in the North Coast region for the 2023-2025 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 Coast region:

• Approximately 140 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): 63%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 33%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology