Job outlooks for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates
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These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.
Occupation
health care aide (33102)
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Newfoundland and Labrador
The employment outlook will be good for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Demand for the services of this occupation is high and expected to increase, as the aging population requires more care. However, financial constraints are expected to somewhat dampen growth prospects. Staffing shortages have been reported in facilities throughout the province, resulting in large workloads and forced overtime. One example of shortages has been in the lack of sufficient temporary staff needed to fill in for vacation, sick leave, and other absences by permanent employees. The provincial government has expanded its nursing college programs to help address shortfalls.
Here are some key facts about Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates in Newfoundland and Labrador:
- Approximately 5,150 people work in this occupation.
- Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 33%
- Hospitals (NAICS 622): 28%
- Social assistance (NAICS 624): 23%
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 7%
- Private households (NAICS 814): 6%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 80% compared to 83% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 20% compared to 17% for all occupations
- 61% of nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates work all year, while 39% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 43% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 41 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.
- Less than 5% of nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates are self-employed compared to an average of 8% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 12% compared to 51% for all occupations
- Women: 88% compared to 49% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: 12% compared to 11% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 32% compared to 27% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 30% compared to 17% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 19% compared to 23% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 14% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
The employment outlook will be good for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in the Avalon Peninsula region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates in the Avalon Peninsula region:
- Approximately 2,370 people work in this occupation.
- Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 36%
- Hospitals (NAICS 622): 27%
- Social assistance (NAICS 624): 27%
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 7%
The employment outlook will be good for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:
- Approximately 1,670 people work in this occupation.
- Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates mainly work in the following sectors:
- Hospitals (NAICS 622): 37%
- Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 34%
- Social assistance (NAICS 624): 16%
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 9%
The employment outlook will be good for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:
- Approximately 1,670 people work in this occupation.
- Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates mainly work in the following sectors:
- Hospitals (NAICS 622): 37%
- Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 34%
- Social assistance (NAICS 624): 16%
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 9%
The employment outlook will be good for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region:
- Approximately 1,110 people work in this occupation.
- Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 36%
- Hospitals (NAICS 622): 33%
- Social assistance (NAICS 624): 24%
Prince Edward Island
The employment outlook will be very good for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in Prince Edward Island for the 2024-2026 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.
The prospect for employment in this occupation is very good as there continues to be a shortage of workers and unfilled vacancies in the province. The provincial government introduced The Resident Care Worker support program in 2022 which provides free tuition for training to help address labour shortages. Further, this occupation falls under the provincial Occupations in Demand immigration stream, which is a program designed to help employers fill vacant positions that they are unable to fill locally.
Most employees in this occupation worked in nursing and residential care facilities. Population growth and a steadily aging demographic are the primary drivers behind the increased demand for nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates. This trend will lead to stable job openings in hospitals, while a heightened need may occur in nursing homes and within community health care centres as patients receive ongoing care. This is a large occupational group on P.E.I. As with most large occupational groups, there will be frequent job opportunities due to workers leaving the group, job switching or moving into other career paths. Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates who are able to accommodate long shifts and work flexible hours will find their employment prospects greatly improved as hospitals may need these health professionals to provide 24-hour patient care.
Here are some key facts about Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates in Prince Edward Island:
- Approximately 1,800 people work in this occupation.
- Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 56%
- Hospitals (NAICS 622): 28%
- Social assistance (NAICS 624): 8%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 78% compared to 84% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 22% compared to 16% for all occupations
- 67% of nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates work all year, while 33% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 43 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
- Less than 5% of nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates are self-employed compared to an average of 13% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 13% compared to 51% for all occupations
- Women: 88% compared to 49% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: 6% compared to 11% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 27% compared to 28% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 28% compared to 11% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 28% compared to 25% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 9% compared to 17% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
Nova Scotia
The employment outlook will be very good for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in Nova Scotia for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
- Recent graduates from fields of study related to this occupation have found it easy to find work.
The aging population has resulted a major shortage of workers in this occupation. Increasing wages and tuition relief for training programs may serve to entice new entrants into the Continuing Care Assistant role. Further, some employers are offering incentives such as signing bonuses and in-house training paths to CCA certification. Jobseekers in this occupation should have little difficulty finding work regardless of which region of the province they live in, though owning a vehicle is a common requirement that may be a barrier to some applicants. The physically challenging nature of this job, which often involves shift work, has led to higher turnover than normal. Opportunities do occur in hospitals, but are more frequent in non-hospital settings.
Here are some key facts about Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates in Nova Scotia:
- Approximately 11,650 people work in this occupation.
- Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 59%
- Social assistance (NAICS 624): 13%
- Hospitals (NAICS 622): 13%
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 10%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 74% compared to 82% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 26% compared to 18% for all occupations
- 62% of nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates work all year, while 38% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 42 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
- Less than 5% of nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 12% compared to 51% for all occupations
- Women: 88% compared to 49% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 22% compared to 27% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 23% compared to 12% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 33% compared to 22% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 14% compared to 20% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
The employment outlook will be very good for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in the Annapolis Valley region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
- Recent graduates from fields of study related to this occupation have found it easy to find work.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates in the Annapolis Valley region:
- Approximately 2,100 people work in this occupation.
- Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 72%
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 13%
- Hospitals (NAICS 622): 12%
The employment outlook will be very good for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in the Cape Breton region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
- Recent graduates from fields of study related to this occupation have found it easy to find work.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates in the Cape Breton region:
- Approximately 1,740 people work in this occupation.
- Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 78%
- Hospitals (NAICS 622): 10%
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 9%
The employment outlook will be very good for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in the Halifax region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
- Recent graduates from fields of study related to this occupation have found it easy to find work.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates in the Halifax region:
- Approximately 4,020 people work in this occupation.
- Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 68%
- Hospitals (NAICS 622): 18%
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 9%
The employment outlook will be very good for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in the North Shore region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
- Recent graduates from fields of study related to this occupation have found it easy to find work.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates in the North Shore region:
- Approximately 2,290 people work in this occupation.
- Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 76%
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 15%
- Hospitals (NAICS 622): 7%
The employment outlook will be very good for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in the Southern region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
- Recent graduates from fields of study related to this occupation have found it easy to find work.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates in the Southern region:
- Approximately 1,490 people work in this occupation.
- Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 80%
- Hospitals (NAICS 622): 9%
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 8%
New Brunswick
The employment outlook will be good for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in New Brunswick for the 2024-2026 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.
- Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates are typically employed by hospitals, nursing homes and assisted care facilities for the elderly. Increased demand for health care services associated with an aging population is expected to be among the primary drivers of employment growth in this occupation. Shortages have been an ongoing issue throughout the province, meaning that new graduates should have little trouble finding employment. However, opportunities may be more abundant in rural areas. Being fluent in both official languages could increase one's chances of finding employment in certain areas.
- Training is typically provided on-the-job, though completion of a nursing aide or health care aide program through a college or private institution could improve one's chances of obtaining employment. Completion of specialized courses such as CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and first aid is usually required and some roles require a class 5 driver's licence.
- These jobs usually involve shift work and are often physically demanding, mainly in the form of transporting, lifting and turning patients.
Here are some key facts about Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates in New Brunswick:
- Approximately 6,700 people work in this occupation.
- Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 56%
- Social assistance (NAICS 624): 17%
- Hospitals (NAICS 622): 14%
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 6%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 78% compared to 84% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 22% compared to 16% for all occupations
- 64% of nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates work all year, while 36% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 42 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
- Less than 5% of nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 13% compared to 52% for all occupations
- Women: 87% compared to 48% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: 9% compared to 11% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 31% compared to 30% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 21% compared to 12% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 28% compared to 23% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 8% compared to 16% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
The employment outlook will be good for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in the Campbellton - Miramichi region for the 2024-2026 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates are typically employed by hospitals, nursing homes and assisted care facilities for the elderly. Increased demand for health care services associated with an aging population is expected to be among the primary drivers of employment growth in this occupation. Shortages have been an ongoing issue throughout the province, meaning that new graduates should have little trouble finding employment. However, opportunities may be more abundant in rural areas. Being fluent in both official languages could increase one's chances of finding employment in certain areas.
- Training is typically provided on-the-job, though completion of a nursing aide or health care aide program through a college or private institution could improve one's chances of obtaining employment. Completion of specialized courses such as CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and first aid is usually required and some roles require a class 5 driver's licence.
- These jobs usually involve shift work and are often physically demanding, mainly in the form of transporting, lifting and turning patients.
Here are some key facts about Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates in the Campbellton - Miramichi region:
- Approximately 1,420 people work in this occupation.
- Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 65%
- Social assistance (NAICS 624): 15%
- Hospitals (NAICS 622): 10%
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 7%
The employment outlook will be good for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in the Edmundston - Woodstock region for the 2024-2026 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates are typically employed by hospitals, nursing homes and assisted care facilities for the elderly. Increased demand for health care services associated with an aging population is expected to be among the primary drivers of employment growth in this occupation. Shortages have been an ongoing issue throughout the province, meaning that new graduates should have little trouble finding employment. However, opportunities may be more abundant in rural areas. Being fluent in both official languages could increase one's chances of finding employment in certain areas.
- Training is typically provided on-the-job, though completion of a nursing aide or health care aide program through a college or private institution could improve one's chances of obtaining employment. Completion of specialized courses such as CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and first aid is usually required and some roles require a class 5 driver's licence.
- These jobs usually involve shift work and are often physically demanding, mainly in the form of transporting, lifting and turning patients.
Here are some key facts about Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates in the Edmundston - Woodstock region:
- Approximately 770 people work in this occupation.
- Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 73%
- Hospitals (NAICS 622): 12%
- Social assistance (NAICS 624): 10%
The employment outlook will be good for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in the Fredericton - Oromocto region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates are typically employed by hospitals, nursing homes and assisted care facilities for the elderly. Increased demand for health care services associated with an aging population is expected to be among the primary drivers of employment growth in this occupation. Shortages have been an ongoing issue throughout the province, meaning that new graduates should have little trouble finding employment. However, opportunities may be more abundant in rural areas. Being fluent in both official languages could increase one's chances of finding employment in certain areas.
- Training is typically provided on-the-job, though completion of a nursing aide or health care aide program through a college or private institution could improve one's chances of obtaining employment. Completion of specialized courses such as CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and first aid is usually required and some roles require a class 5 driver's licence.
- These jobs usually involve shift work and are often physically demanding, mainly in the form of transporting, lifting and turning patients.
Here are some key facts about Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:
- Approximately 940 people work in this occupation.
- Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 54%
- Social assistance (NAICS 624): 17%
- Hospitals (NAICS 622): 17%
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 6%
The employment outlook will be good for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in the Moncton - Richibucto region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates are typically employed by hospitals, nursing homes and assisted care facilities for the elderly. Increased demand for health care services associated with an aging population is expected to be among the primary drivers of employment growth in this occupation. Shortages have been an ongoing issue throughout the province, meaning that new graduates should have little trouble finding employment. However, opportunities may be more abundant in rural areas. Being fluent in both official languages could increase one's chances of finding employment in certain areas.
- Training is typically provided on-the-job, though completion of a nursing aide or health care aide program through a college or private institution could improve one's chances of obtaining employment. Completion of specialized courses such as CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and first aid is usually required and some roles require a class 5 driver's licence.
- These jobs usually involve shift work and are often physically demanding, mainly in the form of transporting, lifting and turning patients.
Here are some key facts about Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates in the Moncton - Richibucto region:
- Approximately 2,230 people work in this occupation.
- Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 66%
- Social assistance (NAICS 624): 14%
- Hospitals (NAICS 622): 12%
The employment outlook will be good for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates are typically employed by hospitals, nursing homes and assisted care facilities for the elderly. Increased demand for health care services associated with an aging population is expected to be among the primary drivers of employment growth in this occupation. Shortages have been an ongoing issue throughout the province, meaning that new graduates should have little trouble finding employment. However, opportunities may be more abundant in rural areas. Being fluent in both official languages could increase one's chances of finding employment in certain areas.
- Training is typically provided on-the-job, though completion of a nursing aide or health care aide program through a college or private institution could improve one's chances of obtaining employment. Completion of specialized courses such as CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and first aid is usually required and some roles require a class 5 driver's licence.
- These jobs usually involve shift work and are often physically demanding, mainly in the form of transporting, lifting and turning patients.
Here are some key facts about Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:
- Approximately 1,330 people work in this occupation.
- Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 40%
- Social assistance (NAICS 624): 30%
- Hospitals (NAICS 622): 19%
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 6%
Quebec
The employment outlook will be good for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in Quebec for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
There is a high demand for this occupation due to the aging population, growing needs in long-term care, and government health priorities.
For several years now, the government has been taking targeted measures to improve healthcare services and make them more accessible to the population. Improvements to home care and the opening of some additional seniors' homes will drive the demand for this occupation.
To work in this profession, employers typically require a diploma of vocational studies in assistance in healthcare facilities or in home care assistance. CPR certification and successful completion of training in safe patient transfer principles may also be required.
Faced with significant staffing needs, the government implemented measures to facilitate recruitment, which include accelerated training and scholarships.
Here are some key facts about Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates in Quebec:
- Approximately 68,450 people work in this occupation.
- Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates mainly work in the following sectors:
- Hospitals (NAICS 622): 47%
- Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 36%
- Social assistance (NAICS 624): 5%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 76% compared to 82% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 24% compared to 18% for all occupations
- 61% of nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates work all year, while 39% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 42 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
- Less than 5% of nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 17% compared to 52% for all occupations
- Women: 83% compared to 48% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: 9% compared to 12% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 20% compared to 19% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 44% compared to 19% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 17% compared to 22% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 7% compared to 17% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
The employment outlook will be good for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
There is a high demand for this occupation due to the aging population, growing needs in long-term care, and government health priorities.
For several years now, the government has been taking targeted measures to improve healthcare services and make them more accessible to the population. Improvements to home care and the opening of some additional seniors' homes will drive the demand for this occupation.
To work in this profession, employers typically require a diploma of vocational studies in assistance in healthcare facilities or in home care assistance. CPR certification and successful completion of training in safe patient transfer principles may also be required.
Faced with significant staffing needs, the government implemented measures to facilitate recruitment, which include accelerated training and scholarships.
Here are some key facts about Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region:
- Approximately 1,340 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 56%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 39%
The employment outlook will be good for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
There is a high demand for this occupation due to the aging population, growing needs in long-term care, and government health priorities.
For several years now, the government has been taking targeted measures to improve healthcare services and make them more accessible to the population. Improvements to home care and the opening of some additional seniors' homes will drive the demand for this occupation.
To work in this profession, employers typically require a diploma of vocational studies in assistance in healthcare facilities or in home care assistance. CPR certification and successful completion of training in safe patient transfer principles may also be required.
Faced with significant staffing needs, the government implemented measures to facilitate recruitment, which include accelerated training and scholarships.
Here are some key facts about Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region:
- Approximately 2,010 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): 66%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 27%
The employment outlook will be good for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in the Capitale-Nationale region for the 2024-2026 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
There is a high demand for this occupation due to the aging population, growing needs in long-term care, and government health priorities.
For several years now, the government has been taking targeted measures to improve healthcare services and make them more accessible to the population. Improvements to home care and the opening of some additional seniors' homes will drive the demand for this occupation.
To work in this profession, employers typically require a diploma of vocational studies in assistance in healthcare facilities or in home care assistance. CPR certification and successful completion of training in safe patient transfer principles may also be required.
Faced with significant staffing needs, the government implemented measures to facilitate recruitment, which include accelerated training and scholarships.
Here are some key facts about Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates in the Capitale-Nationale region:
- Approximately 4,880 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): 51%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 44%
The employment outlook will be good for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in the Centre-du-Québec region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
There is a high demand for this occupation due to the aging population, growing needs in long-term care, and government health priorities.
For several years now, the government has been taking targeted measures to improve healthcare services and make them more accessible to the population. Improvements to home care and the opening of some additional seniors' homes will drive the demand for this occupation.
To work in this profession, employers typically require a diploma of vocational studies in assistance in healthcare facilities or in home care assistance. CPR certification and successful completion of training in safe patient transfer principles may also be required.
Faced with significant staffing needs, the government implemented measures to facilitate recruitment, which include accelerated training and scholarships.
Here are some key facts about Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates in the Centre-du-Québec region:
- Approximately 2,240 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): 61%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 36%
The employment outlook will be good for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in the Chaudière - Appalaches region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
There is a high demand for this occupation due to the aging population, growing needs in long-term care, and government health priorities.
For several years now, the government has been taking targeted measures to improve healthcare services and make them more accessible to the population. Improvements to home care and the opening of some additional seniors' homes will drive the demand for this occupation.
To work in this profession, employers typically require a diploma of vocational studies in assistance in healthcare facilities or in home care assistance. CPR certification and successful completion of training in safe patient transfer principles may also be required.
Faced with significant staffing needs, the government implemented measures to facilitate recruitment, which include accelerated training and scholarships.
Here are some key facts about Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:
- Approximately 2,510 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): 60%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 37%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
There is a high demand for this occupation due to the aging population, growing needs in long-term care, and government health priorities.
For several years now, the government has been taking targeted measures to improve healthcare services and make them more accessible to the population. Improvements to home care and the opening of some additional seniors' homes will drive the demand for this occupation.
To work in this profession, employers typically require a diploma of vocational studies in assistance in healthcare facilities or in home care assistance. CPR certification and successful completion of training in safe patient transfer principles may also be required.
Faced with significant staffing needs, the government implemented measures to facilitate recruitment, which include accelerated training and scholarships.
Here are some key facts about Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:
- Approximately 1,170 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 62%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 32%
The employment outlook will be good for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in the Estrie region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
There is a high demand for this occupation due to the aging population, growing needs in long-term care, and government health priorities.
For several years now, the government has been taking targeted measures to improve healthcare services and make them more accessible to the population. Improvements to home care and the opening of some additional seniors' homes will drive the demand for this occupation.
To work in this profession, employers typically require a diploma of vocational studies in assistance in healthcare facilities or in home care assistance. CPR certification and successful completion of training in safe patient transfer principles may also be required.
Faced with significant staffing needs, the government implemented measures to facilitate recruitment, which include accelerated training and scholarships.
Here are some key facts about Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates in the Estrie region:
- Approximately 3,100 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): 52%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 45%
The employment outlook will be good for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
There is a high demand for this occupation due to the aging population, growing needs in long-term care, and government health priorities.
For several years now, the government has been taking targeted measures to improve healthcare services and make them more accessible to the population. Improvements to home care and the opening of some additional seniors' homes will drive the demand for this occupation.
To work in this profession, employers typically require a diploma of vocational studies in assistance in healthcare facilities or in home care assistance. CPR certification and successful completion of training in safe patient transfer principles may also be required.
Faced with significant staffing needs, the government implemented measures to facilitate recruitment, which include accelerated training and scholarships.
Here are some key facts about Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region:
- Approximately 1,110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 66%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 32%
The employment outlook will be good for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in the Lanaudière region for the 2024-2026 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
There is a high demand for this occupation due to the aging population, growing needs in long-term care, and government health priorities.
For several years now, the government has been taking targeted measures to improve healthcare services and make them more accessible to the population. Improvements to home care and the opening of some additional seniors' homes will drive the demand for this occupation.
To work in this profession, employers typically require a diploma of vocational studies in assistance in healthcare facilities or in home care assistance. CPR certification and successful completion of training in safe patient transfer principles may also be required.
Faced with significant staffing needs, the government implemented measures to facilitate recruitment, which include accelerated training and scholarships.
Here are some key facts about Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates in the Lanaudière region:
- Approximately 4,880 people work in this occupation.
- Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 52%
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 44%
The employment outlook will be good for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in the Laurentides region for the 2024-2026 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
There is a high demand for this occupation due to the aging population, growing needs in long-term care, and government health priorities.
For several years now, the government has been taking targeted measures to improve healthcare services and make them more accessible to the population. Improvements to home care and the opening of some additional seniors' homes will drive the demand for this occupation.
To work in this profession, employers typically require a diploma of vocational studies in assistance in healthcare facilities or in home care assistance. CPR certification and successful completion of training in safe patient transfer principles may also be required.
Faced with significant staffing needs, the government implemented measures to facilitate recruitment, which include accelerated training and scholarships.
Here are some key facts about Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates in the Laurentides region:
- Approximately 4,110 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): 55%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 40%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region, for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
There is a high demand for this occupation due to the aging population, growing needs in long-term care, and government health priorities.
For several years now, the government has been taking targeted measures to improve healthcare services and make them more accessible to the population. Improvements to home care and the opening of some additional seniors' homes will drive the demand for this occupation.
To work in this profession, employers typically require a diploma of vocational studies in assistance in healthcare facilities or in home care assistance. CPR certification and successful completion of training in safe patient transfer principles may also be required.
Faced with significant staffing needs, the government implemented measures to facilitate recruitment, which include accelerated training and scholarships.
Here are some key facts about Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region:
- Approximately 45,080 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
The employment outlook will be good for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in the Mauricie region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
There is a high demand for this occupation due to the aging population, growing needs in long-term care, and government health priorities.
For several years now, the government has been taking targeted measures to improve healthcare services and make them more accessible to the population. Improvements to home care and the opening of some additional seniors' homes will drive the demand for this occupation.
To work in this profession, employers typically require a diploma of vocational studies in assistance in healthcare facilities or in home care assistance. CPR certification and successful completion of training in safe patient transfer principles may also be required.
Faced with significant staffing needs, the government implemented measures to facilitate recruitment, which include accelerated training and scholarships.
Here are some key facts about Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates in the Mauricie region:
- Approximately 2,400 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): 61%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 36%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
There is a high demand for this occupation due to the aging population, growing needs in long-term care, and government health priorities.
For several years now, the government has been taking targeted measures to improve healthcare services and make them more accessible to the population. Improvements to home care and the opening of some additional seniors' homes will drive the demand for this occupation.
To work in this profession, employers typically require a diploma of vocational studies in assistance in healthcare facilities or in home care assistance. CPR certification and successful completion of training in safe patient transfer principles may also be required.
Faced with significant staffing needs, the government implemented measures to facilitate recruitment, which include accelerated training and scholarships.
Here are some key facts about Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates in the census metropolitan area of Montréal:
- Approximately 45,080 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
The employment outlook will be good for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in the Montérégie region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
There is a high demand for this occupation due to the aging population, growing needs in long-term care, and government health priorities.
For several years now, the government has been taking targeted measures to improve healthcare services and make them more accessible to the population. Improvements to home care and the opening of some additional seniors' homes will drive the demand for this occupation.
To work in this profession, employers typically require a diploma of vocational studies in assistance in healthcare facilities or in home care assistance. CPR certification and successful completion of training in safe patient transfer principles may also be required.
Faced with significant staffing needs, the government implemented measures to facilitate recruitment, which include accelerated training and scholarships.
Here are some key facts about Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates in the Montérégie region:
- Approximately 12,710 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): 54%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 41%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
There is a high demand for this occupation due to the aging population, growing needs in long-term care, and government health priorities.
For several years now, the government has been taking targeted measures to improve healthcare services and make them more accessible to the population. Improvements to home care and the opening of some additional seniors' homes will drive the demand for this occupation.
To work in this profession, employers typically require a diploma of vocational studies in assistance in healthcare facilities or in home care assistance. CPR certification and successful completion of training in safe patient transfer principles may also be required.
Faced with significant staffing needs, the government implemented measures to facilitate recruitment, which include accelerated training and scholarships.
Here are some key facts about Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:
- Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 62%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 32%
The employment outlook will be good for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in the Outaouais region for the 2024-2026 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
There is a high demand for this occupation due to the aging population, growing needs in long-term care, and government health priorities.
For several years now, the government has been taking targeted measures to improve healthcare services and make them more accessible to the population. Improvements to home care and the opening of some additional seniors' homes will drive the demand for this occupation.
To work in this profession, employers typically require a diploma of vocational studies in assistance in healthcare facilities or in home care assistance. CPR certification and successful completion of training in safe patient transfer principles may also be required.
Faced with significant staffing needs, the government implemented measures to facilitate recruitment, which include accelerated training and scholarships.
Here are some key facts about Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates in the Outaouais region:
- Approximately 3,130 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): 61%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 34%
The employment outlook will be good for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
There is a high demand for this occupation due to the aging population, growing needs in long-term care, and government health priorities.
For several years now, the government has been taking targeted measures to improve healthcare services and make them more accessible to the population. Improvements to home care and the opening of some additional seniors' homes will drive the demand for this occupation.
To work in this profession, employers typically require a diploma of vocational studies in assistance in healthcare facilities or in home care assistance. CPR certification and successful completion of training in safe patient transfer principles may also be required.
Faced with significant staffing needs, the government implemented measures to facilitate recruitment, which include accelerated training and scholarships.
Here are some key facts about Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:
- Approximately 2,180 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): 62%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 35%
Ontario
The employment outlook will be very good for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in Ontario for the 2024-2026 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
What Types of Employers Are Out There?
- Majority employed in nursing and residential care facilities
- Home healthcare service providers, hospitals, and individual and family services are also key employers
What are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?
- Investments in long-term care homes
- Increased need for health-related services to support the growing and aging population in Ontario
- Funding for hospitals and mental health services
What Skills Do I Need to Succeed?
- First Aid, Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and/or Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certifications are common requirements.
Here are some key facts about Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates in Ontario:
- Approximately 107,350 people work in this occupation.
- Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 53%
- Social assistance (NAICS 624): 14%
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 13%
- Hospitals (NAICS 622): 12%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 71% compared to 81% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 28% compared to 19% for all occupations
- 62% of nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates work all year, while 38% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 42 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
- Less than 5% of nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 12% compared to 52% for all occupations
- Women: 88% compared to 48% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 20% compared to 25% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 24% compared to 8% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 33% compared to 22% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 15% compared to 24% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
The employment outlook will be very good for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2024-2026 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 small 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 Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:
- Approximately 14,450 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): 70%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 24%
The employment outlook will be very good for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in the Kingston - Pembroke region for the 2024-2026 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 small 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 Kingston - Pembroke region:
- Approximately 4,990 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): 70%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 24%
The employment outlook will be very good for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2024-2026 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 small 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 9,660 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): 72%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 22%
The employment outlook will be very good for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in the London region for the 2024-2026 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 small 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 London region:
- Approximately 6,360 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): 70%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 24%
The employment outlook will be very good for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small 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 Muskoka - Kawarthas region:
- Approximately 3,630 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): 17%
The employment outlook will be very good for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in the Northeast region for the 2024-2026 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 small 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 Northeast region:
- Approximately 5,330 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): 68%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 26%
The employment outlook will be very good for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in the Northwest region for the 2024-2026 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 small 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 Northwest region:
- Approximately 2,110 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): 68%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 30%
The employment outlook will be very good for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in the Ottawa region for the 2024-2026 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 small 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 Ottawa region:
- Approximately 9,200 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): 62%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 30%
The employment outlook will be very good for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region for the 2024-2026 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 small 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 Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region:
- Approximately 3,140 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): 88%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 10%
The employment outlook will be very good for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in the Toronto region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small 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 Toronto region:
- Approximately 40,170 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): 57%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 28%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%
The employment outlook will be good for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in the Windsor - Sarnia region for the 2024-2026 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 small 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 Windsor - Sarnia region:
- Approximately 8,300 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): 77%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 17%
Manitoba
The employment outlook will be good for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in Manitoba for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- The Government of Manitoba is implementing a $400 million Health Care Human Resource Action Plan. The strategy, initially announced in 2022, aims to hire 2,000 health care workers. The plan supports the retention, training, and recruitment of health care physicians, nurses, and allied health staff.
- Health care spending is on the rise in Manitoba with a $980 million increase in spending on Health, Seniors, and Long-Term Care included in the 2024 provincial budget. This increase in funding is expected to support employment opportunities in the healthcare sector.
- There is an increased need for health care services to support the growing and aging population in Manitoba.
- Rural and northern communities often have a shortage of workers in this occupation with vacancy rates for health care aides reaching up to 40% in some rural facilities.
Here are some key facts about Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates in Manitoba:
- Approximately 15,700 people work in this occupation.
- Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 45%
- Hospitals (NAICS 622): 28%
- Social assistance (NAICS 624): 14%
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 8%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 68% compared to 81% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 32% compared to 19% for all occupations
- 67% of nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates work all year, while 33% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
- Less than 5% of nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 19% compared to 53% for all occupations
- Women: 81% compared to 47% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: 6% compared to 12% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 22% compared to 31% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 33% compared to 12% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 18% compared to 17% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 18% compared to 20% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
The employment outlook will be very good for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in the Interlake region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small 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 Interlake region:
- Approximately 820 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): 71%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 25%
The employment outlook will be good for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in the North Central region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small 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 North Central region:
- Approximately 1,280 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): 65%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 33%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in the North region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates in the North region:
- Approximately 690 people work in this occupation.
- Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 56%
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 42%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in the Parklands region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates in the Parklands region:
- Approximately 690 people work in this occupation.
- Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 56%
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 42%
The employment outlook will be good for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in the South Central region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small 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 South Central region:
- Approximately 1,280 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): 65%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 33%
The employment outlook will be good for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in the Southeast region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small 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 Southeast region:
- Approximately 1,020 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): 75%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 21%
The employment outlook will be good for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in the Southwest region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small 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 Southwest region:
- Approximately 1,460 people work in this occupation.
- Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 49%
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 49%
The employment outlook will be good for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in the Winnipeg region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small 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 Winnipeg region:
- Approximately 10,410 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): 60%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 35%
Saskatchewan
The employment outlook will be very good for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in Saskatchewan for the 2024-2026 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- An aging and growing population is creating greater demand on the health care system.
- Investments to increase care and capacity at long-term care homes.
- Expansions to healthcare facilities and the construction of new hospitals in the province.
Here are some key facts about Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates in Saskatchewan:
- Approximately 12,600 people work in this occupation.
- Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 55%
- Hospitals (NAICS 622): 24%
- Social assistance (NAICS 624): 10%
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 6%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 71% compared to 81% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 28% compared to 19% for all occupations
- 65% of nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates work all year, while 35% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 43 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
- Less than 5% of nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 12% compared to 53% for all occupations
- Women: 88% compared to 47% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 28% compared to 33% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 24% compared to 15% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 23% compared to 17% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 16% compared to 18% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
The employment outlook will be good for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in the Northern region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several 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 Northern region:
- Approximately 2,440 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): 68%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 28%
The employment outlook will be good for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in the Prince Albert region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several 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 Prince Albert region:
- Approximately 2,440 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): 68%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 28%
The employment outlook will be very good for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in the Regina - Moose Mountain region for the 2024-2026 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 small 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 Regina - Moose Mountain region:
- Approximately 3,750 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): 69%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 27%
The employment outlook will be very good for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in the Saskatoon - Biggar region for the 2024-2026 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 small 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 Saskatoon - Biggar region:
- Approximately 3,620 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): 59%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 36%
The employment outlook will be very good for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small 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 Swift Current - Moose Jaw region:
- Approximately 1,720 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): 75%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 23%
The employment outlook will be very good for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in the Yorkton - Melville region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small 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 Yorkton - Melville region:
- Approximately 1,080 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): 65%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 34%
Alberta
The employment outlook will be good for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in Alberta for the 2024-2026 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Alberta's population and its proportion of residents aged 65+ are predicted to increase over the next decade, contributing to demand for this occupation.
- Alberta's Budget 2024 allocates $26.2 billion for health services in 2024-25, an increase of $1.1 billion or 4.4% from 2023-24.
- Alberta is in the process of reforming health care services into four separate health agencies, which may have implications for job seekers.
Here are some key facts about Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates in Alberta:
- Approximately 31,600 people work in this occupation.
- Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 47%
- Hospitals (NAICS 622): 23%
- Social assistance (NAICS 624): 13%
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 9%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 68% compared to 80% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 32% compared to 20% for all occupations
- 61% of nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates work all year, while 39% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 42 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
- Less than 5% of nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 14% compared to 53% for all occupations
- Women: 86% compared to 47% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 20% compared to 28% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 25% compared to 13% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 24% compared to 19% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 21% compared to 21% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
The employment outlook will be good for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small 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 Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:
- Approximately 2,190 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): 60%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 32%
The employment outlook will be good for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small 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 Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region:
- Approximately 2,190 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): 60%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 32%
The employment outlook will be good for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in the Calgary region for the 2024-2026 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 small 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 Calgary region:
- Approximately 10,290 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): 63%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 28%
The employment outlook will be good for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in the Camrose - Drumheller region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small 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 Camrose - Drumheller region:
- Approximately 2,090 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): 19%
The employment outlook will be good for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in the Edmonton region for the 2024-2026 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 small 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 Edmonton region:
- Approximately 10,330 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): 54%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 37%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 5%
The employment outlook will be good for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small 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 Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:
- Approximately 3,930 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): 75%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 19%
The employment outlook will be good for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in the Red Deer region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small 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 Red Deer region:
- Approximately 2,200 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): 59%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 35%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region:
- Approximately 690 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 64%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 32%
British Columbia
The employment outlook will be good for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in British Columbia for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Continued growth and aging of British Columbia’s population will support demand for occupations in healthcare.
The Government of B.C. also announced the construction of new primary and urgent care centres in across the province.
There continues to be acute labour shortages, affecting the delivery of health care services in various parts of the province, especially in rural areas.
Here are some key facts about Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates in British Columbia:
- Approximately 42,600 people work in this occupation.
- Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 46%
- Hospitals (NAICS 622): 26%
- Social assistance (NAICS 624): 12%
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 8%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 75% compared to 78% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 25% compared to 22% for all occupations
- 64% of nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates work all year, while 36% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 43 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
- Less than 5% of nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 15% compared to 52% for all occupations
- Women: 85% compared to 48% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 20% compared to 28% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 31% compared to 13% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 23% compared to 17% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 18% compared to 22% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
The employment outlook will be good for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in the Cariboo region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small 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 Cariboo region:
- Approximately 1,360 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 59%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 35%
The employment outlook will be good for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in the Kootenay region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small 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 Kootenay region:
- Approximately 1,470 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 73%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 23%
The employment outlook will be good for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small 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 Lower Mainland - Southwest region:
- Approximately 23,210 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): 59%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 31%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in the Nechako region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several 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 Nechako region:
- Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 46%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 42%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in the North Coast region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several 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 North Coast region:
- Approximately 750 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 46%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 42%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in the Northeast region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small 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 Northeast region:
- Approximately 410 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 59%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 31%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%
The employment outlook will be good for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
- Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.
Here are some key facts about Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates in the Thompson - Okanagan region:
- Approximately 6,400 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): 67%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 28%
The employment outlook will be good for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small 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 Vancouver Island and Coast region:
- Approximately 9,690 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): 60%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 34%
Yukon Territory
The employment outlook will be very good for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in Yukon for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Persistent staffing shortages and a growing and ageing population will keep demand high for nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates in the Yukon over the forecast period.
- Staffing shortages created periodic disruptions in health care services throughout the Yukon in 2024, especially in rural areas.
- The Government of Canada and the Government of Yukon reached an agreement in 2023 for a shared plan that will allocate $380 million in federal funding over 10 years to the Yukon, including $73 million for a new bilateral agreement focusing on shared health priorities.
- Looking beyond the forecast period, the Conference Board of Canada (2024) predicts that this occupation will be in the top twenty in terms of openings of all occupations in the Yukon from 2024 to 2045.
Here are some key facts about Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates in Yukon:
- Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates mainly work in the following sectors:
- Health care and social services (NAICS 62): 79%
- Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 17%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 80% compared to 84% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 20% compared to 16% for all occupations
- 63% of nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates work all year, while 37% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 26% compared to 49% for all occupations
- Women: 74% compared to 51% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: 6% compared to 11% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 19% compared to 25% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 23% compared to 13% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 34% compared to 20% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 17% compared to 19% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
Northwest Territories
The employment outlook will be good for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in Northwest Territories for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few 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.
- Persistent staffing shortages and an ageing population will keep demand high for this occupation in the Northwest Territories over the forecast period.
- Staffing shortages created periodic disruptions in health care services throughout the Northwest Territories in 2024 and are expected to continue into 2025. For example, suspensions in birthing services in Inuvik are expected to last into 2025 (CBC News, October 22, 2024).
Here are some key facts about Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates in Northwest Territories:
- Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates mainly work in the following sectors:
- Health care and social services (NAICS 62): 79%
- Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 17%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 89% compared to 88% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 11% compared to 12% for all occupations
- 77% of nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates work all year, while 23% work only part of the year, compared to 71% and 28% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.
- Less than 5% of nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates are self-employed compared to an average of 7% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 18% compared to 52% for all occupations
- Women: 82% compared to 48% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: 19% compared to 17% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 16% compared to 26% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 21% compared to 12% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 28% compared to 18% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 9% compared to 17% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 7% compared to 9% for all occupations
Nunavut
The employment outlook will be good for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in Nunavut for the 2024-2026 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.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
- Housing shortages and high travel costs make the recruitment and retention of healthcare staff in Nunavut challenging.
- Staffing shortages created periodic disruptions in health care services throughout Nunavut in 2024.
- The Canada-Nunavut agreement to Work Together to Improve Health Care for Canadians (2023-24 to 2025-26) acknowledges the unique challenges associated with meeting the health care needs of this territory and includes initiatives such as support for a health care recruitment campaign.
Here are some key facts about Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates in Nunavut:
- Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates mainly work in the following sectors:
- Health care and social services (NAICS 62): 79%
- Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 17%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 82% compared to 87% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 18% compared to 13% for all occupations
- 71% of nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates work all year, while 28% work only part of the year, compared to 72% and 28% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 8% compared to 51% for all occupations
- Women: 92% compared to 49% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: 57% compared to 37% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 24% compared to 22% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 9% compared to 15% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 6% for all occupations
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