Caregiver Info Package

Canada's Caregiver Program.

Information Pertaining To Locally Available Caregiver Positions in British Columbia, Canada

Median Wage

$ 14.50 gross per hour for childcare

Hours of work

40 hours a week in 5 working days

Vacation

Two weeks paid vacation at the end of one year or 4% of the total gross earnings.

Duties

Childcare, housekeeping, laundry, ironing and meal preparations for the children.

Expenses

Income Tax, Employment Insurance, Canada Pension Plan and BC medical insurance.

Requirements

Application form completed, recent photographs (preferably with children), two or more letters of reference pertaining to childcare and housekeeping (covering at least twelve months of experience) or certificates showing a minimum of six months full-time training (teacher, nurse, etc ) as well as character references, and a "Dear Family" letter in your own handwriting, introducing yourself to a prospective employer.

Work Permit

All foreign applicants will require an employment contract before being allowed to apply for a work permit with Immigration Canada. There is a fee of $155.00 charged for these proceedings.

Commitment

These positions are for one full year and a certain commitment is expected. The contract can be renewed for a second year. After completion of the second year, applicants may apply for a landed immigrant status in Canada.

Caregiver Documentation Requirements.

Information for potential applicants for nanny positions

Dear applicant,

Thank you for your inquiry about a child caregiver / nanny position in British Columbia. The following is some information pertaining to salary and work conditions in B.C.

Please forward the following documents* to our office at your earliest convenience:

• Completed application form
• Recent photographs of yourself (preferably with children) and 2 passport size photos
• References* pertaining to childcare experience, providing dates and length of employment covering a minimum of twelve months within the last three years
• Training and school / college certificates* - childcare related or other i.e. first aid, nurse, teacher, etc...
• 'Dear Family' letter (in your own English) introducing yourself to a prospective employer.

We look forward to hearing from you in the near future and receiving your completed application along with the above mentioned documents.

Sincerely,

Ed Carmona

PARAGON Personnel Ltd.

*Translated to English where required