Job prospects Hospital Attendant in the North Central Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates in the North Central Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be very good for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in the North Central region for the 2023-2025 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 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%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology