Job prospects Support Services Assistant - Medical near Kitchener (ON)

Over the past few years (2019-2021), there was a labour shortage for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates near Kitchener (ON). There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 3413) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

• Approximately 8,970 people work in this occupation.
• Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 79%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 16%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology