Live-in Caregiver Program

Welcome to Jasper College Caregiver Program

What is a live-in Caregiver?

A live-in caregiver is someone willing to come to Canada to work with children, elderly, or special needs while living with the employer's house. A live-in caregiver is also known as a live-in babysitter, live-in nanny, live-in childcare provider, live-in eldercare provider and e.t.c. If you like children or taking care of other people, you can also be a caregiver in Canada.

Introduction

In Canada, there is a shortage of workers willing to provide live-in care to children, the elderly and special needs. For this reason, a live-in Caregiver Program has been introduced in the country. Under this Program, qualified foreign workers can receive an employment authorization allowing them to work in Canada as live-in Caregivers. A special feature of the program is that after completing two years of employment, a live-in caregiver may apply for permanent resident status. As compared to other applicant categories, live-in caregivers receive much faster and easier approval.

Qualification Requirements

Persons wishing to enter Canada as live-in Caregivers have to meet the following requirements.

1. Successful completion of the equivalent of a Canadian high school education

2. Six months of full-time training in a classroom setting or one year of experience in paid employment in an occupation related job as a nanny, daycare worker, nurse etc.

3. Ability to speak and read either English or French. The caregiver must be able to communicate with other people, to understand labels on medication and to contact emergency services if required.

4. A written employment contract between the foreign worker and the future employer.

Jasper College’s Live in Caregiver Training

We are happy to introduce the Canadian Government's Program called"Live-in Caregiver Training Program" Jasper College Live-in Caregiver Training Program is designed for foreigners who would like to work in Canada as a live-in caregiver. We offer government licensed,full time from Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for 6 months. You can start the first Monday of each month. This program provides the graduate with the necessary skills and knowledge, to meets the requirements of the Canadian Immigration under the live-in Caregiver program. The final decision, however, always rests with Canadian Immigration. A certificate is provided after the successful completion of this course.

Program Outlines

Fees

Tuition $6,200

Registration $250

Orientation to the Caregiver

As a caregiver, you will have several roles in caring for people. This course will provide you with an introduction to support quality care of children, the elderly and the disabled. In addition, you will follow the Canadian Government’s live-in caregiver program with a focus on understanding the government rules and regulations and what you must do to meet them.

Communication Skills

Communicating effectively with children, parents and the elderly is essential for quality care-giving. Active listening is an important way to understand and support people.

This course will show you the country of Canada as well as culture. You will become familiar with the process of acculturation, making the transition to feeling comfortable to stay in Canada.

You will learn the communication process and what makes it work or fail: verbal and non-verbal communication.

Home Maintenance and Nutrition and Meal Preparation

This course will teach you the Canadian way to do housework and food to prepare and the importance of good nutrition, the role of nutrients in the body, and the use of Canada’s Food Guide when planning menus.

Child Growth and Development

Understanding and caring for the physical needs of the children include learning the stages of a child’s development (infant, toddler, and preschooler); choosing age appropriate activities, toys, songs and games; playing with children; learning about the special health issues of children; child and infant safety; nutrition of the infant and child; and understanding and preventing child abuse.

Caring for the Elderly

Awareness of and understanding the aging process; assisting with the tasks of daily living; physical health issues; mental health issues (including Alzheimer’s Disease); the grieving process; supporting and assisting someone who is dying; understanding and recognizing elder abuse.

Caring for the Disabled

Developing an awareness of what is it like to be disabled and the various causes and types of disabilities both mental and physical; understanding both the physical health issues and the mental health issues of people with disabilities; assisting with the tasks of daily living; and understanding and recognizing abuse of the disabled.

First Aid/CPR

St. John’s Ambulance First Aid/CPR; Food Safety; Home Safety; and Assisting with Medications. You will receive the certification of First Aid/CPR from St. John’s Ambulance.

Strategies for Success

This course is to find employment. It includes; writing resumes and cover-letters; getting your medical and police clearances; learning how to look for and find a job; preparing for the job interview; understanding the function of contract; ensuring your employer qualifies for the program and assisting her/him with the process of application; and understanding your rights as an employee in Canada including wages and benefits, statutory holidays, and other aspects of the laborer code.