Job prospects Home Support Worker in the Edmundston–Woodstock Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in the Edmundston–Woodstock Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

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%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology