In-Home Caregivers

In-Home Caregivers are individuals who are qualified to provide care for children, elderly persons or persons with disabilities in private homes without supervision. Both the employer and the employee must follow several steps to meet the requirements.

• Employers have the option to hire caregivers, nurses, or aids depending on requirements of the job,
• Caregivers will have the choice of whether they wish to live-in or live-out,
• Families who will employ live-in’s cannot deduct or charge the worker for room and board,
• Employers must pay the median prevailing wage for the occupation in the city/province where the work will be performed,
• Employers hiring from abroad must advertise their position for a minimum of four (4) weeks and provide evidence of the results of their recruitment efforts,
• Caregivers must apply through either the Home Child Care Provider Pilot program or the Home Support Worker Pilot program.

Employers hiring caregivers from abroad do not require to apply for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). While employers are not required to submit an LMIA application, a formal job offer must be presented to the caregiver and the caregiver must submit an application for permanent residence and a work permit before being eligible to come to Canada.  For this reason, it is highly recommended for employers to seek professional assistance with the preparation and submission of these applications.

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