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What is Live-In Caregiver? (nanny)
Canada faces shortage of Live-In Caregivers At the start of this new century Canada faces significant aging of its population as the proportion of seniors increases more rapidly than other age. In 2003, an estimated 4.6 million Canadian were 65 years of age or older, a number that is expected to double in the next 25 years. Nowadays, it is recognized that there exists a labor market need for live-in caregivers and that there is a shortage of Canadians or permanent residents willing to provide live-in care work to fill these positions. In respond to this need, the Live-in Caregiver Program was established to facilitate the entry to Canada of foreign live-in caregivers.
What is the Eligibility Criteria for Live-In Caregivers (Nanny)?
To be eligible to apply under the Live-In caregiver program, the applicant must meet the following conditions:
Education:
The applicants for LCP must have successfully completed equivalent of Canadian secondary school, that is equal to 72 credits of post secondary education.
Working experience:
The applicant’s work experience has to be at least one year or more of full time and paid employment. It must include at least six month of continuous employment with the same employer. This work experience must have been obtain within three years prior to the day a candidate submits the application for a work permit.
Training & Experience:
Candidates for LCP wishing to work as live-in caregivers must satisfy Training & Experience requirements:
Language:
Candidate must be able to speak, read and understand either English or French at a level that allows them to function independently in a home setting as well as outside of residence.
Caregiver’s Responsibilities may Include:
Cooking and light housekeeping
If you want to gain Canadian work experience, upgrade your skills to the Canadian standards, and have the time of your life in Canada you are more than welcome to join the program. If you have a background in education, medicine or health care mentioned above, then you are the Caregiver we need. There is also the possibility of applying for Permanent Residence in Canada after completing at least two (2) years of work here.
Through the program you will become a member of a Canadian family for at least one year and will be paid a salary as a Caregiver.
The host family, which is your employer, will pay you no less than the minimum wage set by the province in which you are working.
The principal deductions are:
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Begin your Canadian Visa Application Process Today as a Nanny in Canada
As Canadian immigration specialists, ICS is committed to ensuring that you obtain the best Canadian visa or immigration service for your requirements. You can set your application in motion today by submitting our Initial Consultation Form to schedule your consultation with one of our immigration attorneys.
After we assess your qualifications, you will be informed if you qualify. If you would qualify to apply for a work permit as a Nanny, we open your file and proceed with the processing of your application for the work permit.