Work Permit Canada- Live in Caregiver Program

A work permit from a Canadian visa office will allow nanny to work in
Canada as a live-in caregiver. The work permit is valid for one year,
and Nanny have to renew it before it expires. A Nanny needs a letter from
your employer stating that  job as a live-in caregiver is being
offered for another year and a signed contract between nanny and
employer. Include this letter and a copy of the contract in nanny’s application
to renew the work permit. Live in Caregiver  authorized to work only
for the employer named on caregiver’s work permit. However, this does not mean
the caregiver cannot change employers for personal or other reasons. Both nanny
and nanny’s employer should be aware that nanny is free to change
employers while in Canada. Citizenship and Immigration Canada will
not deport caregiver for looking for another place to work. Nanny must have
received a new work permit before she begin working for a new
employer

Canadian live-in Caregiver Program

The Live-in Caregiver Program is the perfect way for experienced nannies and caregivers to find employment in Canada. On this program nannies/caregivers need to be qualified to care independently for children, seniors, or people who have disabilities. After completing at least 2 years of work in Canada under the Live-in Caregiver Program, you can apply for Permanent Residence in Canada. In order to qualify for this program you need to meet the following 3 requirements:

 

1. Successful completion of the equivalent of a Canadian high school education. In some countries this may mean you need to have at least 2 years of post secondary education.
2. Six months of full-time training or 12 months of experience paid employment. This employment has to be in a field or occupation related to the job you are seeking as a live-in caregiver. 
3.   Ability to speak read and understand either English or French.
4.  Must have clean criminal record check (In case of overseas nannies, there is necessary to get criminal record check in country of your permanent residence)
5. Must pay a fee for processing of application. Contact the Canadian Consulate or Embassy to find out about the fee. Fee only covers the cost of handling the application. You will not get your money back, if visa office refuses your application.

Other documents which may be required for your work permit application are:

1. Valid passport
2. Original birth certificate
3. Validated and authenticated educational certificates and transcripts for high school and college/university
4. Police clearance from every country where you have lived or worked
5. First Aid Certificate (if you have one)
6. Minimum 2 letters of reference (in English)

 Working temporarily in Canada: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/apply-who.asp

Nanny Services – new canadian nanny service

Nanny Services (NannyServices.ca) is a new service that matches people with trustworthy, reliable care providers in their area. Whether you are looking for babysitters, nannies, pet sitters, tutors or other providers in Canada, you can find them NannyServices.ca.

child care

The child care industry has experienced consistent growth over recent years due to both parents working and many more young families now having more disposable income. This has in turn created a large supply of child care centres nationally that now require qualified staff

I Need a Nanny Now!

Do you find yourself saying “I Need a Nanny/Caregiver Now!” and don’t know where to start? Well, help for parents who need to find qualified nannies quickly has arrived.

For years, we relied on our family to watch our children when we were away, but when suddenly the situation changed, we needed to reevaluate our options and find nannies that we could trust and do it quickly.

Luckily the internet has made this easier for parents like us who do not have the ability to rely on family or friends to care for their children. They help locate quailed nannies or babysitters in your local area to meet your needs.

These online nanny search sites work similar to dating sites. Basically finding good matches between parents and nannies  available in their local area. Some sites even let you search nanny/ babysitter descriptions by postal code or by city before you even sign up.

In most cases, it is quick and easy to join, post a description of what you are looking for, look over nanny responses, check their references, and even run needed background checks.

You can quickly find a great nanny or sitter right from your computer. Go to the web site Nanny Services - Canadian nanny web allows find nannies and all other types of domestic job helpers near you.