Personal Care and Home Health Job Postings on Indeed in Canada

IHLIDXCATPPECAHOHE • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

94.02

Year-over-Year Change

-0.49%

Date Range

11/6/2022 - 8/1/2025

Summary

This trend measures the volume of job postings for personal care and home health positions on the job search platform Indeed in Canada. It provides insight into the demand for these types of workers in the Canadian labor market.

Analysis & Context

This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.

Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.

About This Dataset

The Personal Care and Home Health Job Postings on Indeed in Canada index tracks the number of job postings in these occupations, which include roles like home health aides, personal care assistants, and nursing assistants. This data can be used to analyze trends in the healthcare and social assistance sectors of the Canadian economy.

Methodology

The data is collected from job postings on the Indeed platform and aggregated to create this index.

Historical Context

This trend is useful for policymakers, economists, and labor market analysts to monitor the health of the Canadian healthcare industry.

Key Facts

  • The index is measured as a 3-month moving average.
  • It uses a base period of January 2020 = 100.
  • The data is updated monthly.

FAQs

Q: What does this economic trend measure?

A: This trend measures the volume of job postings for personal care and home health positions on the Indeed job search platform in Canada.

Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?

A: This data provides insight into the demand for healthcare and social assistance workers in the Canadian labor market, which is important for policymakers, economists, and labor analysts.

Q: How is this data collected or calculated?

A: The data is collected from job postings on the Indeed platform and aggregated to create this index.

Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?

A: This trend can be used by policymakers and analysts to monitor the health of the Canadian healthcare industry and inform policy decisions.

Q: Are there update delays or limitations?

A: The data is updated monthly, with a 3-month moving average.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Personal Care and Home Health Job Postings on Indeed in Canada (IHLIDXCATPPECAHOHE), retrieved from FRED.