Long term care aide NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for long term care aide.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for long term care aide is 33102 (Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates), a TEER 3 occupation — it counts as skilled work for Express Entry. It's eligible for Healthcare category draws.
NOC code
33102
TEER 3 · skilled
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
Healthcare
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 33102 covers
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.
| Unit group | 33102 — Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 3 — usually requires a college diploma or apprenticeship of less than 2 years, or 6+ months of on-the-job training |
| Broad category | Health occupations |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Answer call signals; supply and empty bed pans; bathe, dress and groom patients; serve meal trays, feed or assist in feeding of patients and assist patients with menu selection; weigh, lift, turn, and position patients; shave patients prior to operations; supervise patients' exercise routines, set up and provide leisure activities for patients, accompany patients on outside recreational activities and perform other duties related to patient care and comfort
- Take patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse; report or record fluid intake and output; observe or monitor patients' status and document patient care on charts; collect specimens such as urine, faeces or sputum; administer suppositories, colonic irrigations and enemas and perform other procedures as directed by nursing and hospital staff
- Administer, in emergency situations, first aid to injured or ill individuals within the scope of competencies
- Transport patients by wheelchair or stretcher for treatment or surgery
- Carry messages, reports, requisitions and specimens between departments
- Make beds and maintain patients' rooms
To use NOC 33102 on an Express Entry profile or reference letter, your duties should match the lead statement and most of the main duties. See every duty and the full Express Entry breakdown for NOC 33102 →
Other job titles under NOC 33102
- Health care aide
- Hospital attendant
- Nurse aide
- Nursing attendant
- Orderly
- Patient care aide
- Patient service associate
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 33102, one of these may fit better:
- Advanced care paramedic — NOC 32102 (Paramedical occupations, TEER 2)
- Child care live-in caregiver — NOC 44100 (Home child care providers, TEER 4)
- Child care worker assistant — NOC 42202 (Early childhood educators and assistants, TEER 2)
- Critical care nurse — NOC 31301 (Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses, TEER 1)
- Critical care paramedic — NOC 32102 (Paramedical occupations, TEER 2)
- Emergency care nurse — NOC 31301 (Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses, TEER 1)
- Health care consultant — NOC 41404 (Health policy researchers, consultants and program officers, TEER 1)
- Health care planner — NOC 41404 (Health policy researchers, consultants and program officers, TEER 1)
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0 (example titles and duties); IRCC high-wage occupations and category-based selection lists. Check the official NOC site before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for long term care aide?+
In NOC 2021, "long term care aide" is an example title in unit group 33102 — Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates. It is a TEER 3 occupation in the "Health occupations" broad category.
Is long term care aide eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 33102 is TEER 3, which IRCC counts as skilled work experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class — provided your actual duties match the NOC description and you meet every other program requirement.
Does long term care aide get extra CRS points?+
NOC 33102 isn't on IRCC's high-wage list, so there are no extra high-wage or job offer points. Canadian work-length points still apply for TEER 0–3 work.
Can a long term care aide get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
Yes — NOC 33102 is on IRCC's list for Healthcare and Social Services Occupations, 2026-Version 3. You generally need have accumulated, within the past 3 years, at least 12 months of full-time work experience (or an equal amount of part-time experience) — this experience does not need to be continuous.
What if my job title says long term care aide but my duties are different?+
IRCC assesses your duties, not your job title. Compare what you actually do with the lead statement and main duties of NOC 33102. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.