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How to fill your caregiver work permit & permanent residence application application?

How to fill out the caregiver work permit and permanent residence application forms. This checklist of documents required to submit to IRCC was copied from the checklist form from the IRCC website The checklist of required documents is subject to change. Applicants are advised to refer to the application kit on the IRCC website periodically while preparing their application to ensure that they have included all forms and document listed on the most up to date checklist. Gather your documents in the order of the checklist and make sure to tick/check each item on the list. Attach small items such as photos and certified cheques with a paper clip, otherwise leave documents unbound. Place all documents in a sealed envelope. If your documents are not in English or French, you must include the English or French translation with a certified copy of the original document and an affidavit from the person who completed the translation (if the translation is not provided by a member in go

How i got a Caregiver job in Canada (from Nigeria)

Although many people will tell you that you can't get a job in Canada without the help of family and friends, it is very possible to get a job in Canada without any contacts there. I should know because i got a caregiver job without refferal to my employer by family or friends. How you can get a Caregiver job in Canada? A. Take a course . Usually in Canada caregivers undergo college training as personal support workers (PSW), Continuing Care Aides(CCA) etc these training take anywhere between 6months to 9months to complete and can cost at least $3,000CAD. However because of the urgency or high demand for caregivers, some caregiving companies can hire workers without the PSW or CCA certification and give them in house training. This is the equivalent of CPD courses. A  prospective employer will like to see that you have already taken some of these courses, this shows that you have some level of competence and interest in the caregiving industry and that you know and f

Caregiver CPD Courses

What are caregiver courses? Caregiver courses are cpd courses. Many people are looking to going into caregiving especially at this time when there's immigration opportunity in Canada for caregivers. Some people believe that certain life experiences that they have eg motherhood or caring for their aged parents or grandparents has prepared them enough to be able to enter this industry. Having informal training gives you the experience to deal with certain problems in the job, however, going through a formal training course gives you more edge from others seeking the same job and helps you get hired. CLICK HERE FOR LIST OF CAREGIVER COURSES Continous Professional Development (CPD) are learning activities. The importance of cpd courses is that it protects the employer, the public, the professional and the professional's career. Engaging in CPD shows that the professional is committed to continued learning and personal development. From the perspective of an employer, who woul

How i proved to IRCC in Canada that i can do the work of a caregiver

How to prove you can provide caregiver service. Proving that you can do the work of a home child care provider or a home support worker is essential to the approval of your work permit if you are applying from outside Canada and if you do not have the required Canadian caregiver work experience. Canada is a beautiful country with a strong economy and a high standard of living. It is on the top 5 English speaking countries where people from around the world will love to immigrate to. Although the minimum educational requirement for this pathway is 1 year post secondary school education, people with more advanced degrees such as BSc, MSc are also applying to it. Even Medical doctors, nurses, engineers etc How can you prove you can do this job? Although it varies according to province, the standard requirement to be able to land a caregiver job in Canada is 1. Police vulnerable sector check 2. Personal Support worker, continuing care aide, home support worker certificate 3. Firs