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Working temporarily in Canada - The Live-In Caregiver Program
Live-in caregivers are individuals who are qualified to provide care for
children, elderly persons or persons with disabilities in private homes without
supervision. Live-in caregivers must live in the private home where they work in
Canada.
To work as a live-in caregiver in Canada, you must make an application to the
Live-In Caregiver Program. If your application is successful, you will receive a
work permit. You must meet certain requirements to be eligible for the Live-In
Caregiver Program in Canada.
- A job confirmation letter from a Canadian employer
- A written contract with your future employer. It should explain clearly
the responsibilities you both have in your work arrangement.
- Successful completion of the equivalent of Canadian secondary school
- At least six months' training, or at least one year of full-time
experience (including six months with one employer) during the past three
years
- Good knowledge of English or French
- A work permit before you enter Canada
If requirements are met, live-in caregivers can apply to become a permanent
resident in Canada. You are eligible to become a permanent resident of
Canada after you have worked two years as a live-in caregiver within three years
of your date of arrival. You can complete the free evaluation
form to find out if you qualify to become a permanent resident of Canada
If you want to work as a live-in caregiver in the province of Quebec, you
must obtain a certificate d'acceptation du Quebec
(Certificate of acceptance). For more information about this certificate, see
the website of the ministere de l'Immigration et
des Communautes culturelles (Quebec Immigration) at
www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca.
