2025养老护理员职业现状调研报告在沪发布

Core Insights - The report reveals the current state of the elderly care workforce in China, highlighting a significant demand for professional caregivers due to an increasing elderly population and a growing reliance on home care services [1][2] Group 1: Workforce Demand and Characteristics - The elderly population in China is projected to grow from 326 million to nearly 400 million in the next five years, with the number of individuals requiring care exceeding 40 million, resulting in a caregiver shortage of over 5 million [1] - The report indicates that 85%-95% of the caregiver shortage will be concentrated in home and community care settings [1] - A significant portion of the current elderly caregivers is aged between 40-59 years, accounting for 83.25%, with an increasing number over 60 years old [4] Group 2: Professional Development and Skills - There is a notable demand among caregivers for skill enhancement, particularly in chronic disease care and communication skills [1] - The professionalization and specialization of the caregiver workforce are improving, with a correlation between skill level and income, emphasizing the importance of continuous professional development [3][5] - The report highlights that the proportion of young caregivers under 30 years is less than 2%, with a turnover tendency of nearly 20% [4] Group 3: Policy and Structural Recommendations - The report suggests that addressing the dual pressures of a significant workforce gap and the need for structural upgrades requires a multi-faceted approach, focusing on activating demand, reforming supply-side policies, and optimizing the professional ecosystem [2] - It emphasizes the need for a collaborative mechanism among policy, market, and society to resolve the human resource crisis and support a sustainable care system [2] - Recommendations include optimizing the caregiver-to-elderly ratio from 1:8 to 1:4, enhancing the industry foundation, and leveraging technology to improve service efficiency and talent cultivation [6]