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Live-in program
The Live-in Caregiver Program was established by the Canadian government in order for its citizens to receive help with taking care of their loved ones, be it a child, an elderly or disabled relative. A foreign caregiver is a professional brought into the country in case there is a lack of Canadian professional caregivers.
In order for you to take part in this program and receive the help of a foreign caregiver, certain steps must be taken.
Please click here to find out exactly how the Live-in Caregiver Program works according to the HRSDC (Human Resources and Skill Development Canada). Please note that sections 2 and 3 of the hiring steps are a part of the services we provide for you , as your chosen caregiving agency.
If you wish to make sure you are eligible for hiring a Live-in caregiver please read the following:
Requirements from Future Employer:
1.The job employer's offer must contain caregiving duties for a child, an elderly or disabled person in a private household.
2. The employer must provide acceptable working conditions, reasonable duties and fair market wages. They must also provide accommodation that ensures privacy, such as a private room with a lock on the door.
3. A live-in caregiver is protected by employment standards legislation in most provinces and territories. Therefore, Live-in employees are entitled to days off each week, statutory holidays, extra pay for overtime work and a salary that meets at least the minimum wage.
4. Sufficient advertising efforts must be conducted by the employer in oreder to find qualified Canadians or foreign workers already in Canada before applying to hire foreign live-in caregivers.
5. The employment must be full-time and the Employer is not allowed to share the Caregiver's services with another Employer.
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