Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates
National Occupation Code (NOC): 3413 ยท Browse All Occupations
Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates assist nurses, hospital staff and physicians in the basic care of patients. They are employed in hospitals, nursing homes, assisted care facilities for the elderly and other health care establishments.
Alternate Job Titles
- (EMCA) Emergency Medical Care Attendant
- Anesthetic Attendant - Hospital
- Continuing Care Assistant
- Emergency Medical Care Assistant
- Emergency Medical Care Attendant (EMCA)
- Emergency Medical Responder
- Emergency Room Aide
- Environmental Assistant - Medical
- Environmental Support Person - Medical
- Escort - Health Services
- First Aid Attendant
- First Aid Attendant - Emergency
- Geriatric Aide
- Geriatric Health Care Attendant
- Health Care Aide
- Health Care Assistant
- Hospice Worker
- Hospital Aide
- Hospital Attendant
- Hospital Orderly
- Hospital Porter
- Hospital Ward Aide
- Hostel Service Aide - Medical
- Institutional Aide
- Long Term Care Aide
- Medical Aide
- Medical Attendant - Patient Transfer
- Medical Orderly
- Neuropsychiatric Aide
- Nurse Aide
- Nursery Aide - Hospital
- Nursing Assistant (non-registered)
- Nursing Attendant
- Nursing Home Attendant
- Nursing Orderly
- Nursing Services Aide
- Operating Room Aide
- Orderly
- Patient Care Aide
- Patient Care Assistant
- Patient Care Associate
- Patient Service Aide
- Patient Service Assistant
- Patient Service Associate
- Patient Service Attendant
- Patient Service Worker
- Personal Care Aide - Medical
- Personal Care Attendant - Medical
- Personal Care Provider - Medical
- Personal Support Aide - Medical
- Psychiatric Aide
- Registered Care Aide
- Resident Care Aide - Medical
- Resident Companion - Medical
- Respite Care Aide
- Service Assistant - Medical
- Service Associate - Medical
- Service Attendant - Medical
- Special Care Aide - Nursing
- Special Care Facility Attendant
- Special Care Worker - Medical
- Support Services Assistant - Medical
- Surgical Aide
- Unit Aide - Medical
- Unit Assistant - Medical
- Unit Support Technician - Medical
- Ward Aide - Medical
- Health Care Aide
- Hospital Attendant
- Long Term Care Aide
- Nurse Aide
- Nursing Attendant
- Orderly
- Patient Care Aide
- Patient Service Associate
- Personal Care Attendant - Medical
- Psychiatric Aide
- Resident Care Aide - Medical
- Emergency Medical Care Attendant (EMCA)
- Emergency Medical Responder
- First Aid Attendant
- Medical Attendant - Patient Transfer
- Patient Coordinator
- Service Coordinator
- Patient Transfer Attendant
Median Income by Education
The following table details the median income for various education levels for nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates.
| Education Level | Median Income |
|---|---|
| No certificate, diploma or degree | $39,261 |
| Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate | $35,834 |
| Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma | $37,250 |
| College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma | $35,948 |
| University certificate or diploma below bachelor level | $33,655 |
| University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above | $34,074 |
| Total: Highest certificate, diploma or degree | $35,970 |
Median Income by Gender
The following table details median income by gender for nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates.
| Gender | Median Income |
|---|---|
| Male | $35,970 |
| Female | $37,576 |
Extracted Salary Information (23 samples)
The following salary data has been extracted from job posts indexed on this website over the last year for nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates.
Regional Employment Participation by Age Group
This chart and accompanying table outlines regional employment participation by age group for nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates
| Age Group | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| 15 to 24 years | 250 |
| 25 to 34 years | 710 |
| 35 to 44 years | 785 |
| 45 to 54 years | 1,125 |
| 55 to 64 years | 805 |
| 65 to 74 years | 150 |
| 75 years and over | 0 |
| Total | 3,825 |
Regional Employment Participation by Employment Type
This chart outlines regional employment participation by employment type for nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates. Hover over a pie section to see the associated employment type, or refer to the table below.
| Employment Type | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Full Time | 2,245 |
| Part Time | 1,665 |
| Total | 3,915 |
Regional Employment Participation by Gender
This chart outlines regional employment participation by gender for nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates. Hover over a pie section to see the associated gender, or refer to the table below.
| Gender | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Male | 460 |
| Female | 3,455 |
| Total | 3,915 |
Regional Employment Participation by Class of Worker
This chart outlines regional employment participation by class of worker for nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates. Hover over a pie section to see the associated class, or refer to the table below.
| Class | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Employee | 3,785 |
| Self Employed | 40 |
| Total | 3,825 |
Regional Employment Participation by Labour Force Status
This chart outlines regional employment participation by labour force status for nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates. Hover over a pie section to see the associated labour status, or refer to the table below.
| Labour Status | Individuals |
|---|---|
| Employed | 3,750 |
| Unemployed | 80 |
| Total | 3,825 |
Regional Employment Participation by Education Level
This chart outlines regional employment participation by education level for nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates. Hover over a pie section to see the associated education level, or refer to the table below.
| Education Level | Individuals |
|---|---|
| No certificate, diploma or degree | 130 |
| Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate | 710 |
| Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma | 435 |
| College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma | 2,145 |
| University certificate or diploma below bachelor level | 65 |
| University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above | 430 |
| Total | 3,915 |