44101

Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations

TEER 4 — High-school diploma or several weeks of training

Express Entry skill level: No
Regulated in Québec: No
In demand in Manitoba: No

Classification

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Definition

Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations, provide personal care and companionship for seniors, persons with disabilities and convalescent clients. They provide care in the client's residence, where they may also reside. They are employed by home care and support agencies, private households, or they may be self-employed.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Provide care and companionship for individuals and families during periods of incapacitation, convalescence or family disruption
Administer bedside and personal care to clients such as aid in ambulation, bathing, personal hygiene, and dressing and undressing
Plan and prepare meals and special diets, and feed or assist in feeding clients
May perform routine health-related duties such as changing non-sterile dressings, assisting in the administration of medications and collecting specimens under the general direction of home care agency supervisor or nurse
May perform routine housekeeping duties such as laundry, washing dishes and making beds.

Example job titles

•attendant for persons with disabilities - home care
•family caregiver
•home support worker
•live-in caregiver
•live-in caregiver - seniors
•personal aide - home support
•personal care attendant - home care
•respite worker - home support

Overview

Under the Canadian National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, NOC 44101 classified as Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations covers individuals who provide personal care and companionship to seniors, persons with disabilities, and convalescent clients. These professionals work in private households or for home care agencies. Their core duties include assisting with daily activities, preparing meals, administering bedside care under the direction of health care professionals, and performing light housekeeping duties. Unlike home child care providers, their primary focus is on adult care and support.

To qualify for positions under NOC 44101, candidates typically require a secondary school diploma, completion of a home care training program, or equivalent experience in home support or a related field. Additionally, valid first aid and CPR certification are standard requirements. As a TEER 4 occupation, NOC 44101 is highly relevant for Canadian immigration pathways, specifically the Home Support Worker Pilot program and various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) targeting high-demand healthcare and support roles across Canada.

Disclaimer: This information is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional immigration advice. For official and up-to-date guidance, please consult Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) or a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC).

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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.