Job prospects Respite Worker - Home Support in the Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in the Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available 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 Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine 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 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%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology