Who is a Live-In Caregiver A live in caregiver is someone who is qualified to care of children, elderly persons or persons with disability in private homes without supervision. It is also a condition of the employment for live in caregivers that they [...]

HRSDC/Service Canada informs employers of the legal requirement to have an employment contract with their live-in caregiver. Employers are required to: provide a signed employment contract to their prospective live-in caregiver; have the live-in caregiver sign the employment contract and return it to [...]

LCP Mandatory Employment An employment contract between the employer and the live-in caregiver, outlining the terms and conditions of employment, is a legal requirement of the LCP and must be provided as part of an application for a new work permit or a work permit [...]

Work permits are generally issued to match the duration of the job offer and Labour Market Opinion (LMO) issued by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada/Service Canada (HRSDC/Service Canada), and the Certificat d'acceptation du Quebec (CAQ) issued by the Ministère de l'Immigration et des Communautés [...]

Documents for Live-in Caregiver An officer reviewing your application will assess it against various factors that you will need to demonstrate. If you do not satisfy an officer that you meet the requirements of the application, they can either refuse it outright or [...]

Work Permit as a Live-in Caregiver When considering applying as a live-in caregiver, this application involves both the prospective employer in Canada and the applicant. Both have criteria they will have to meet, as well as obtaining a positive labour market opinion. Many [...]

Live-in Caregiver Requirements A live-in caregiver is someone who is qualified to care for children, elderly persons or persons with disability in private homes without supervision. It is also a condition of the employment for live-in caregivers that they reside with their employer [...]

As a live-in caregiver, you will also need to demonstrate your work experience as well as your ability to perform your intended duties in Canada. Educational Experience Required You must have successfully completed the equivalent of Canadian high school education (secondary school). Because of the [...]

Apply for the Live-in Caregiver Program Live-in caregivers are individuals who are qualified to provide care for children, elderly persons or persons with disabilities. These caregivers work out of the home of their employer and work without supervision. There are several steps to [...]

Live-in Caregiver & Labour Market Opinion When proceeding with your intention to apply as a live-in caregiver in Canada, you must first find an eligible employer who is willing to file for a Labour Market Opinion on your behalf. Before hiring you, your employer must: [...]

Live in Caregiver Pros and Cons Pros The caregiver will always be available and dedicated to providing the appropriate care to address your immediate needs. Having a live-in caregiver does provide continuous "peace of mind" to your family, knowing that your loved ones are receiving [...]

Live in Caregiver FAQs There are a number of various qualifications to become a Live-in caregiver in Canada. You require a positive Labour Market Opinion from an employer in Canada, confirmation of employment, sufficient educational background as well as experience as a caregiver, [...]