33102

Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates

TEER 3 — College diploma, shorter apprenticeship or 6+ months training

Express Entry skill level: Yes
Regulated in Québec: No
In demand in Manitoba: No

Classification

Health

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Definition

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. Emergency medical care attendant are employed by private ambulance services, urgent care centers or other health facilities.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Answer call signals; supply and empty bed pans; bathe, dress and groom patients; serve meal trays, feed or assist in feeding of patients and assist patients with menu selection; weigh, lift, turn, and position patients; shave patients prior to operations; supervise patients' exercise routines, set up and provide leisure activities for patients, accompany patients on outside recreational activities and perform other duties related to patient care and comfort
Take patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse; report or record fluid intake and output; observe or monitor patients' status and document patient care on charts; collect specimens such as urine, faeces or sputum; administer suppositories, colonic irrigations and enemas and perform other procedures as directed by nursing and hospital staff
Administer, in emergency situations, first aid to injured or ill individuals within the scope of competencies
Transport patients by wheelchair or stretcher for treatment or surgery
Carry messages, reports, requisitions and specimens between departments
Make beds and maintain patients' rooms
Maintain inventory of supplies
May perform maintenance tasks such as assisting with the set-up and maintenance of traction equipment, cleaning or sterilizing equipment, maintaining and repairing equipment, and assembling, setting-up and operating job-related equipment
May transport patients between care facilities.

Example job titles

•health care aide
•hospital attendant
•long term care aide
•nurse aide
•nursing attendant
•orderly
•patient care aide
•patient service associate

Overview

Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates are classified under NOC code 33102. Classified as a TEER 3 occupation, individuals in this role assist multi-disciplinary health care teams by providing basic personal care to patients in hospitals, nursing homes, and other medical facilities. Key duties include assisting patients with personal hygiene, mobility, and dietary needs, as well as maintaining a clean and safe patient environment.

As Canada continues to face healthcare labor shortages, candidates with experience in NOC 33102 have several direct immigration pathways. This TEER 3 occupation is eligible for Express Entry programs, including the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class, and is frequently targeted in Express Entry category-based selection draws for healthcare professionals. Furthermore, various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) offer dedicated streams for qualified healthcare support workers seeking Canadian permanent residency.

Disclaimer: This information is for educational and SEO purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For official program guidelines and immigration advice, please consult Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) or a regulated Canadian immigration consultant.

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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.