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President
Over 25 years of experience
Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant
There are now three ways to apply for Permanent Residence through the Caregiver Program:
The Caring for Children Pathway;
The Caring for People with High Medical Needs Pathway;
The Live-in Caregiver Program.
Under the Caring for Children pathway and the Live-in Caregiver program, home child care providers must have at least 24 months of full-time work experience (30 hours of paid work per week) in Canada, in the four years (48 months) before they apply. They must have performed the following duties:
Supervise and care for children in employer's or own residence
Bathe, dress and feed infants and children
Prepare formulas and change diapers for infants
Plan, prepare and serve meals for children and may perform other housekeeping duties
Oversee children's activities, such as meals and rest periods, as instructed by employer
Maintain a safe and healthy environment in the home
Instruct children in personal hygiene
Tend to the emotional well-being of children and support their social development
Discipline children according to the methods requested by the parents
Organize and participate in activities such as games, crafts, reading and outings
Take children to and from school and appointments
May be required to keep records of daily activities and health information regarding each child.
Under The Caring for People with High Medical Needs Pathway, medical care providers must have at least 24 months of full-time work experience (30 hours of paid work per week) in Canada, in the four years (48 months) before they apply. They must meet the requirements of one of the following jobs listed in the Canadian National Occupational Classification (NOC):
o Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses (NOC 3012)
o Licensed practical nurses (NOC 3233)
o Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 3413)
o Home support workers and related occupations (NOC 4412)
Note: Only Home support workers are eligible under NOC 4412. Housekeepers are not eligible.
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