Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates in North

The employment outlook will be Moderate for nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in the North region for the 2025-2027 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 900 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): 53%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 45%