NOC 44101: Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations
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.
Official Main Duties for NOC 44101
Select the duties you perform in your actual job. Under IRCC guidelines, you must perform at least 60% of these duties for a successful work permit or PR reference letter.
Your employer reference letter must confirm you performed the main actions described in the duties above. Avoid copying words directly from the NOC description โ officers expect natural job descriptions with specific company context.
Canadian Labour Market & PR Pathways for NOC 44101
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations is categorized under TEER 4. Occupations in this tier typically require secondary school graduation or job-specific on-the-job training.
Express Entry Alignment
Classified under TEER 4, meaning this occupation does not qualify for direct Express Entry general pools. Candidates should focus on employer-driven Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) or federal pilot pathways.
Target Category Status
Currently evaluated under standard General and CEC invitation rounds, or targeted through provincial in-demand lists such as Ontario (OINP), British Columbia (BC PNP), or Alberta (AAIP).
NOC 2016 to NOC 2021 Transition & Equivalency
Under Canada's previous NOC 2016 classification, this occupation was mapped under the following 4-digit code(s). When preparing your Express Entry profile or work reference letters, you must use the new 5-digit code NOC 44101.
4412 continues as 44101 and part transferred to 65310
Regional Wages Across Canada
Under Canadian immigration law, an employer hiring you under an LMIA must pay you at least the median wage listed below for your province.
| Province / Territory | Low Wage | Median Wage | High Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada (National Average) | $16 | $20.5/hr | $27 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador โ | $16/hr | $17.05/hr | $18/hr |
| Prince Edward Island โ | $17/hr | $22/hr | $26.38/hr |
| Nova Scotia โ | $16.5/hr | $22/hr | $25/hr |
| New Brunswick โ | $16/hr | $20/hr | $21/hr |
| Quebec โ | $16.1/hr | $21/hr | $26/hr |
| Ontario โ | $17.6/hr | $22/hr | $28/hr |
| Manitoba โ | $16/hr | $17.75/hr | $23/hr |
| Saskatchewan โ | $15.35/hr | $20/hr | $25/hr |
| Alberta โ | $15.5/hr | $20/hr | $25.25/hr |
| British Columbia โ | $18.25/hr | $24.5/hr | $30/hr |
| Yukon โ | $20.77/hr | $35/hr | $37.89/hr |
| Northwest Territories โ | $23/hr | $33.92/hr | $41.94/hr |
| Nunavut โ | $26.53/hr | $37.61/hr | $52.39/hr |
Employment Requirements
These are the education, training, and certification standards usually required by Canadian employers for this occupation:
- Some secondary school education is usually required.
- Home management experience may be required.
- College or other courses in home support may be required.
- First aid certification may be required.
- Completion of a training program in care of the elderly, care of persons with disabilities, convalescent care or in a related field may be required.
Official Job Titles for NOC 44101
27 Titles ListedIf your current job title matches any of these official examples, this NOC code is likely the right choice for your Express Entry reference letter:
Exclusions (Similar Jobs with Different Codes)
Check this list to make sure your actual job is not classified under one of these related codes:
- Home child care providers (See 44100 Home child care providers)View NOC 44100โ
Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 44101 (Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations)
Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.
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Calculate your exact Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score for NOC 44101, explore your TEER 4 immigration pathways, and check recent draw cutoffs.