Job prospects Personal Support Worker - Home Support in the Annapolis Valley Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations in the Annapolis Valley 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 very good for Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations (NOC 44101) in the Annapolis Valley region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

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

• Approximately 290 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 86%
  • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 12%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology