Job prospects Patient Care Assistant in the Bas-Saint-Laurent Region

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

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

There is a high demand for this occupation due to the aging population, growing needs in long-term care, and government health priorities.

For several years now, the government has been taking targeted measures to improve healthcare services and make them more accessible to the population. Improvements to home care and the opening of some additional seniors' homes will drive the demand for this occupation.

To work in this profession, employers typically require a diploma of vocational studies in assistance in healthcare facilities or in home care assistance. CPR certification and successful completion of training in safe patient transfer principles may also be required.

Faced with significant staffing needs, the government implemented measures to facilitate recruitment, which include accelerated training and scholarships.

Here are some key facts about Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region:

• Approximately 2,010 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): 66%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 27%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology