Job prospects Attendant, Special Care Facility in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region

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

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The employment outlook will be very good for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2024-2026 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 Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

• Approximately 9,660 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): 72%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 22%

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