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WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS TO WORK AS A LIVE-IN
CAREGIVER
In order to qualify under the Live-in Caregiver
Program, candidates must meet four main
requirements:
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They must have successfully completed a course
of study that is equivalent to a Canadian
secondary school diploma.
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They must have completed 6 months of full-time
training in a classroom setting or 12 months of
full-time paid employment (including at least 6
months of continuous employment with one
employer) in a field or occupation related to
the job they are seeking as a live-in caregiver.
This experience must have been obtained within
the three years immediately prior to the day on
which they submit an application for a work
permit.
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They must have the ability to speak, read and
understand either English or French at a level
sufficient to communicate independently.
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They must have a written employment contract
with their future employer.
A foreign national who wishes to work in Canada as a
live-in caregiver must apply for a work permit
before seeking entry to Canada.
RENEWAL OF WORK PERMITS
A live-in caregiver is authorized to work only for
the employer named in the work permit. A work permit
is valid for one year and must be renewed before it
expires.
When applying for renewal of a work permit, the
caregiver must include a letter from the employer
stating that the job as a live-in caregiver is being
offered for another year.
Requirements to qualify under this program:
-High School equivalent in Canada-6 months Live-In
Caregiver course certification or 12 months paid
experienced.-English or French Language knowledge.
What is exactly a Canadian Live-In Caregiver?
Live-In Caregiver is a Domestic Helper/Nanny in
Canada! Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC)
defined Duties and Responsibilities of Live-In
Caregiver as follows : National Occupation
Classification (NOC) No. 6474:
- Supervise and care for the children and resides at
employer's home.- Bathe, dress and feed infants and
children.- Prepare formulas and change diapers for
infants.- Oversee children's activities such as
meals and rest period as instructed by the
employer.- Instruct children in their personal
hygiene and social development.- Discipline children
according to the method requested by the parents.-
Organize activities such as games and outings to
provide amusement and exercise.- Plan, prepare and
serve meals for children and parents.- Take children
to and from schools and other appointments.-
Maintain healthy environment in the home and keep
records of daily activities and health information
of each child.- Perform all housekeeping duties.
Jamaican Applicants
Requirements:
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Applicant should possess excellent oral and
communication skills.
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Must be at least 18 years old but no older than 40
years.
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12 months of full time work experience in the last 3
years or 6 months or more formal training required
in the above mentioned positions.
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Applicant must be committed work overseas for at
least 1 year.
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At least 5 CXC grade 1 or ll or 5 GCE grade A, B or
C.
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Drivers License is not compulsory but could be a
plus.
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