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NOC 33102 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates. It is classified TEER 3 — College diploma, shorter apprenticeship or 6+ months training, which meets the skill requirement for Express Entry. An officer decides whether you can claim this code by comparing the duties written in your reference letter against the official main duties below — not by your job title.
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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.
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Express Entry category draws
NOC 33102 is in the “Healthcare & social services” group used for category-based Express Entry draws.
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.
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Yes — Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates is TEER 3, and TEER 0–3 occupations meet the skill-level requirement for Express Entry programs such as the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. Full eligibility also depends on your work experience, language results and other program criteria.
Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates is classified as TEER 3 — College diploma, shorter apprenticeship or 6+ months training. Always confirm the exact employment requirements on the official NOC profile before relying on them.
Yes — it's in the “Healthcare & social services” group. The latest Healthcare & social services round (June 25, 2026) invited 4000 candidates with a CRS cut-off of 475.
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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.