The Live-In Caregiver Program is the official name given by the Canadian Government which allows us to help caregivers from abroad to legally work in Canada. As the name implies, the caregiver is required to live in with the employer in his/her respective home. This program was created to meet the growing need of Canadian families seeking for help to provide care to their loved ones (children, elderly, disabled) and make their life meaningful and at best. 

CAREGIVER REQUIREMENTS

The applicant must have completed the Live-In Caregiver Program and must possess a Caregiver Certificate from a reputable and accredited training school licensed by the foreign government and recognized by the Canadian Embassy from that country. (For Philippine applicants, the school must be an accredited training facility and approved by the Technical Education Skills Development Authority or TESDA.

Exemptions: The following are exempted from the Caregiver Certificate under the Live-in Care Giver Program: Nurses/Nursing Graduates with Experience; Midwifery Graduates with Experience; School Teachers with working Experience; and those who have worked abroad as a domestic helper for at least one year.

Before submitting the Caregiver Application, the following pre-requisite requirements must be met by the applicant:

1. Must be able to read, speak and understand English.
2. Must have the equivalent North American Grade 12 (13 years of education).
Applicants from the Philippines must have successfully completed high school and a two year full time college program equal to 72 units.
3. Must have proof of work and educational experiences stated on the application.
4. Must have attended CPR and First Aid classes and earned a certificate.
5. Must be able to provide employer with a police clearance.
6. Must be able to provide employer with a health certificate.
7. Must have attended and completed the six month caregiver training program and 
present a Certificate.
8. Must be able to prove that the training center or school is an accredited training facility and recognized and approved by the government of your country.

If you are able to provide all of the documentation as requested, we invite you to submit your application. (Please click Caregiver Application). 

The fees for submitting this application must be sent via Western Union, Money Transfer, or Bank Draft to: