▼1%
C$17.00
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (CAD)
/ hour
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (CAD)
25%
CA$14.25
MEDIAN
CA$17
75%
CA$22.92
The average hourly pay for a Nurse Assistant is C$17.00 in 2025
Hourly Rate
C$14 - C$23
Total Pay
C$30k - C$48k
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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Nurse Assistants?
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What Do Nurse Assistants Do?
Nurse Assistant Tasks
- Position, feed, bathe, dress and assist patients with grooming and other tasks.
- Observe patients' conditions, measure and record food and liquid intake and output and vital signs, and report changes to professional staff.
- Assists with direct patient care under the supervision of the RN or other medical professionals.
- Provide patients with help walking, exercising, and moving in and out of bed.
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Common Health Benefits for a Nurse Assistant
Medical
50%
Dental
50%
Vision
50%
None
50%
Gender Breakdown for Nurse Assistants
Female
100.0%
This data is based on 1 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
FAQs About Nurse Assistants
What is the highest pay for Nurse Assistants?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Nurse Assistant is CA$NaN / hour
What is the lowest pay for Nurse Assistants?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Nurse Assistant is CA$NaN / hour
How can Nurse Assistants increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as a Nurse Assistant is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Nurse Assistant that oversees more junior Nurse Assistants, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.