Summary Patient Service Assistant in Nova Scotia
Find key facts and figures about working as a patient service assistant. The following information is applicable to all Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102).
Description
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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Requirements
Post-secondary or apprenticeship
This occupation usually requires a college diploma (community college, institute of technology or CÉGEP), an apprenticeship training of less than 2 years, or more than 6 months of on-the-job training.
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Wages
$19.00/hour
Median wage in Nova Scotia
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