Live-in caregiver NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for live-in caregiver.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for live-in caregiver is 44101 (Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations), a TEER 4 occupation — not skilled work for FSW or CEC.
NOC code
44101
TEER 4 · not skilled for FSW/CEC
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 44101 covers
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.
| Unit group | 44101 — Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 4 — usually requires a high school diploma or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| Broad category | Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Provide care and companionship for individuals and families during periods of incapacitation, convalescence or family disruption
- Administer bedside and personal care to clients such as aid in ambulation, bathing, personal hygiene, and dressing and undressing
- Plan and prepare meals and special diets, and feed or assist in feeding clients
- May perform routine health-related duties such as changing non-sterile dressings, assisting in the administration of medications and collecting specimens under the general direction of home care agency supervisor or nurse
- May perform routine housekeeping duties such as laundry, washing dishes and making beds.
To use NOC 44101 on an Express Entry profile or reference letter, your duties should match the lead statement and most of the main duties. See every duty and the full Express Entry breakdown for NOC 44101 →
Other job titles under NOC 44101
- Family caregiver
- Home support worker
- Attendant for persons with disabilities - home care
- Live-in caregiver - seniors
- Personal aide - home support
- Personal care attendant - home care
- Respite worker - home support
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 44101, one of these may fit better:
- Child care live-in caregiver — NOC 44100 (Home child care providers, TEER 4)
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0 (example titles and duties); IRCC high-wage occupations and category-based selection lists. Check the official NOC site before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for live-in caregiver?+
In NOC 2021, "live-in caregiver" is an example title in unit group 44101 — Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations. It is a TEER 4 occupation in the "Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services" broad category.
Is live-in caregiver eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 44101 is TEER 4. IRCC only counts TEER 0–3 work as skilled experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and Canadian Experience Class, so this work generally won't qualify for those programs on its own. Some provincial programs accept TEER 4–5 work.
Does live-in caregiver get extra CRS points?+
NOC 44101 isn't on IRCC's high-wage list, so there are no extra high-wage or job offer points. Canadian work-length points still apply for TEER 0–3 work.
Can a live-in caregiver get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 44101 isn't on any of IRCC's current category-based selection lists. You can still be invited in general, Canadian Experience Class or Provincial Nominee Program rounds.
What if my job title says live-in caregiver but my duties are different?+
IRCC assesses your duties, not your job title. Compare what you actually do with the lead statement and main duties of NOC 44101. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.