Job prospects Personal Care Aide - Home Care near Vancouver (BC)

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations near Vancouver (BC). The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

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%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology