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Applying for live in caregiver program within Canada after opem work permit

mee

Newbie
Oct 11, 2011
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Hello
Please if somebody can give me advice.
I want to apply for the live in caregiver program I'm already in Canada with an open work permit but will expery early next year and I'm thinking to renew it under the live in caregiver program does anyone know if I need to have the same requierement that when you are applyin from abroad? I have an Early Childhood Educator experience back home or Do you think I should look for a job like supply teacher or assistant teacher? Do you know what province is short of caregivers or assistant teacher please any advice
Thank you in advance for your answers.
 

job_seeker

VIP Member
Jul 27, 2009
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Re: Applying for live in caregiver program within Canada

You need to apply to a visa office outside Canada. Do you have a 6 month training certificate for caregivers or at least a year of experience as a paid nanny or caregiver?

In order to qualify under the Live-in Caregiver Program candidates must meet a number of requirements:

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 labor 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.
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 and obligations.
You must an Labour Market Opinion (LMO) from a future employer
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.


mee said:
Hello
Please if somebody can give me advice.
I want to apply for the live in caregiver program I'm already in Canada does anyone know if I need have the same requierement that when you are applyin from abroad?
Thank you in advance for your answers.
 

job_seeker

VIP Member
Jul 27, 2009
4,539
83
You could as easily have started a new thread (or topic) and explained yourself further instead of changing your topic and modifying your post within the same thread. To qualify under the live in caregiver program, you have to apply to a visa office outside Canada. Same requirements because it is an application "abroad" as you say. You need LMO and you must be qualified either thru experience or training. Your ECE experience may be enough.

mee said:
Hello
Please if somebody can give me advice.
I want to apply for the live in caregiver program I'm already in Canada with an open work permit but will expery early next year and I'm thinking to renew it under the live in caregiver program does anyone know if I need to have the same requierement that when you are applyin from abroad? I have an Early Childhood Educator experience back home or Do you think I should look for a job like supply teacher or assistant teacher? Do you know what province is short of caregivers or assistant teacher please any advice
Thank you in advance for your answers.