Job prospects Respite Worker - Home Support in the Edmonton Region

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

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in the Edmonton region for the 2023-2025 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.

In Alberta’s 2023 Budget, the province is allocating nearly $4.3 billion for community care, continuing care, and home care programs, an increase of 15.3 per cent from the 2022-23 forecast.

Here are some key facts about Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations in the Edmonton region:

• Approximately 1,570 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): 59%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 22%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 13%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology