NOC 33102 — Nurse Aides / Healthcare Aides in Canada
NOC 33102 — Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (healthcare aides) in Canada. Training, duties, wage, and demand.
About this occupation
Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates assist nurses, hospital staff and physicians in the basic care of patients in hospitals, nursing homes and other long-term care facilities.
Also known as
Personal support worker (PSW) · Health care aide (HCA) · Continuing care assistant (CCA) · Orderly
Main duties
- Answer call signals; supply and empty bedpans; bathe, dress and groom patients.
- Assist patients with eating, mobility, and personal hygiene.
- Take vital signs and report changes to nursing staff.
- Transport patients between units and to appointments.
- Maintain a clean, safe environment in line with infection control protocols.
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school may be required.
- Completion of a personal support worker, health care aide, or continuing care assistant certificate program is usually required.
- First Aid and CPR certification is required.
Wage band (Canada)
Reported wages typically range from $18/hr (low) to $32/hr (high), with a median around $24/hr. Confirm the wage band for your specific city on Job Bank Canada.
Where the jobs are
The strongest provinces for this NOC are typically: Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, Nova Scotia.
Outlook
Critical, sustained demand across long-term care, home care, and hospitals. Strong newcomer pathway.
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Related guides
Source: National Occupational Classification 2021, Statistics Canada / ESDC. Wages reflect typical Job Bank ranges and vary by region.