The
Live-in Caregiver Program's objective is to bring
qualified workers to
Canada
to do live-in work as caregivers when there are not
enough Canadians to fill the available positions.
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Successful applicants receive a work permit which
allows them to work in
Canada
as live-in caregivers. After two years of
employment, which must be completed within three
years of the caregiver's arrival in
Canada, live-in
caregivers can apply in
Canada
to become permanent residents. They may be granted
permanent resident status if they meet the
requirements that are described later in this
booklet.
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The Live-in Caregiver Program allows professional
caregivers to work in Canada. Caregivers are individuals
who are qualified to work without supervision in a
private household providing care for children, elderly
persons or people who have disabilities. The live-in
caregiver must live in the employer's home.
There are four main requirements you must meet to
qualify under the Live-in Caregiver Program:
You must have successfully completed the equivalent of a
Canadian high school education. This requirement will
help to ensure that if you apply for permanent residence
after two years as a live-in caregiver, you will be able
to succeed in the general labour market. Studies
indicate that the majority of new jobs in Canada require
at least a high school education.
You must have six months of full-time training in a
classroom setting or twelve months of full-time paid
employment, including at least six months of continuous
employment with one employer in a field or occupation
related to the job you are seeking as a live-in
caregiver. You may have gained your training or
experience in areas such as early childhood education,
geriatric care, pediatric nursing or first aid. You may
also have completed your training as part of your formal
education. This experience must have been obtained
within the three years immediately prior to the day on
which you submit an application for a work permit.
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You must be able to speak, read and understand
either English or French at a level that allows
you to function independently in a home setting.
For example, you must be able to contact
emergency services if required and to understand
labels on medication. You will be unsupervised
for most of the day and may be required to
communicate with someone outside the home. A
good knowledge of English or French will also
enable you to read and understand your rights
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You must have a written employment contract between you
and your future employer. The contract defines your job
duties, hours of work, salary and benefits. The contract
also reinforces your employer's legal responsibilities
to you. This requirement helps provide a fair working
arrangement between the caregiver and the employer and
provides both parties with a clear understanding of what
is expected of them.
Further details contact:
info@Nanis.net
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