Your job outlook will continue to be Above Average because:

1. The employment growth rate will likely be significantly above average because of ongoing trends--a growing and aging population that requires more health services, new technologies that improve the ability to diagnose/treat disease, increased government funding for health care, and Canadians with health care insurance that covers more services.

2. Although the retirement rate will likely be average, the number of retiring workers should contribute to job openings.

3. The number of job seekers will likely match the number of job openings.

1. What is a day in the life of a Nurse Aides, Orderlies and Patient Service Associates like?
   Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates perform some or all of the following duties: A. Answer call... more
2. What education do you need to become a Nurse Aides, Orderlies and Patient Service Associates?
   1. In general, you usually need some high school education and on-the-job training. 2. You may also need a college... more
3. What is the current Job Outlook for a Nurse Aides, Orderlies and Patient Service Associates?
   The job outlook for Nurse Aides, Orderlies and Patient Service Associates is considered Above Average because: 1.... more
4. How much does a Nurse Aides, Orderlies and Patient Service Associates make?
   The average hourly wages for Nurse Aides, Orderlies and Patient Service Associates is $14.77/HR, which is below to... more
5. What is the currently unemployment rate for a Nurse Aides, Orderlies and Patient Service Associates"?
   2% of Nurse Aides, Orderlies and Patient Service Associates are unemployed. This rate is below the average for... more
6. How many Nurse Aides, Orderlies and Patient Service Associates are employed part-time?
   34% of Nurse Aides, Orderlies and Patient Service Associates are employed only on a part-time basis. There were... more
7. How many Nurse Aides, Orderlies and Patient Service Associates are self-employed?
   Roughly 1% of Nurse Aides, Orderlies and Patient Service Associates are self-employed. This is considered Below... more
8. What is the average age of a Nurse Aides, Orderlies and Patient Service Associates?
   The retirement rate to 2009 will likely be average reflecting the age/retirement structure of the occupation. more