Job prospects Personal Support Aide - Medical in the Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates in the Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be good for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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 Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:

• Approximately 3,930 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): 75%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 19%

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