Hi,
Even though I have an enormous amount of experience in childcare, I'm not eligible to obtain a Live-In Caregiver work permit. Applicants must have been employed full-time for at least one year within the last 3 years. I've only been employed part-time and most of the jobs were paid in cash, under the table, so not only do I not have proof but I also haven't been employed full-time.
Here's my question. Can I try to be a babysitter or nanny since I can't apply for the Live-In Caregiver work permit? I wouldn't live in the home of the family, of course. But "babysitter" and "nanny" are class C and D jobs listed under the NOC. I know the family would have to apply for a positive LMO. I only want to be in Vancouver for 6 or 7 months and I've spoken with a few families already about temporary positions. So do I need to provide the same documented proof of my experience that a Live-In Caregiver would have to provide? The families I've spoken to don't require "proof" as I've provided them with great references and I'm able to interview with some friends of theirs who fortunately live quite close to my home town here in the U.S.
If anyone can clarify this for me, I'd greatly appreciate it.
Thanks.
Even though I have an enormous amount of experience in childcare, I'm not eligible to obtain a Live-In Caregiver work permit. Applicants must have been employed full-time for at least one year within the last 3 years. I've only been employed part-time and most of the jobs were paid in cash, under the table, so not only do I not have proof but I also haven't been employed full-time.
Here's my question. Can I try to be a babysitter or nanny since I can't apply for the Live-In Caregiver work permit? I wouldn't live in the home of the family, of course. But "babysitter" and "nanny" are class C and D jobs listed under the NOC. I know the family would have to apply for a positive LMO. I only want to be in Vancouver for 6 or 7 months and I've spoken with a few families already about temporary positions. So do I need to provide the same documented proof of my experience that a Live-In Caregiver would have to provide? The families I've spoken to don't require "proof" as I've provided them with great references and I'm able to interview with some friends of theirs who fortunately live quite close to my home town here in the U.S.
If anyone can clarify this for me, I'd greatly appreciate it.
Thanks.