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NOC 44101 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations. It is classified TEER 4 — High-school diploma or several weeks of training, which does not meet the skill requirement for Express Entry's federal programs. An officer decides whether you can claim this code by comparing the duties written in your reference letter against the official main duties below — not by your job title.
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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.
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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.
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Not for Express Entry's federal skilled programs — Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations is TEER 4, and TEER 4–5 occupations don't meet that skill level. Provincial streams and other pathways may still be open; run the eligibility check to see which.
Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations is classified as TEER 4 — High-school diploma or several weeks of training. Always confirm the exact employment requirements on the official NOC profile before relying on them.
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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.