1. Who is a caregiver
A person that provides care or takes care of:
a. Children under the age of 18
b. Elderly people over the age of 65
c. Disabled people.
2. What are the requirements to be a caregiver in Canada.
To be able to immigrate to Canada under the home child care provider or home support worker immigration pilot as a caregiver, you must be able to prove:
a. You have 1 year post secondary school education
b. You have English or French language test result of at least CLB 5
c. A job offer
d. Be admissible to Canada
e. Not plan to live in the province of Quebec.
To be able to obtain work permit to work in Canada as a Temporary foreign worker in the province of Quebec, you need:
a. Caregivers training program of at least 6months or 1 year paid caregiving work experience.
b. A signed work contract/ job offer with an employer in Quebec
c. A positive LMIA (Labour market impact assessment) in your favour obtained by the employer
3. Are Caregivers in demand in Canada
Yes caregivers are in demand in Canada, that is why there is a seperate 5 years immigration pathway dedicated to just caregivers looking to move to Canada and work.
4. How much do caregivers earn in Canada
Caregiver earn between $12cad to $18cad per hour depending on your qualification and experience.
5. Can my daughter, sister, brother, cousin, friend or in law hire me as a caregiver.
Yes you can be hired by your family or friends in Canada who are permanent residents or citizens and there is reasonable proof of need to hire you.
6. Is there age limit for caregivers in Canada
There's no age limit for caregivers to be able to obtain work in Canada but generally speaking Canadian immigration favours applicants under the age of 35.
7. What are caregiver skills to put on a CV.
- Soft skills: Respect for client, discretion, empathetic, organized,