What are the requirements to qualify for a live-in caregiver job in Canada?

[April]

Good Day!

I am a Registered Nurse, filipina and currently working in a clinic in Saudi Arabia.I am would like to work as caregiver or any healthcare realted jobs that you offer.I am married with one child..as a mother and a nurse i can impart my abilities of being a hardworking,open-minded person,friendly and a fast learner.
Looking forward for your good feedback and consideration.

Thanks and Regards,

April

[Administrator]

In order to qualify for a position as a nanny in Canada, all applicants must meet three requirements set by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) under the Foreign 'Live-In Caregiver Program':

• Successful completion of the equivalent of a Canadian high school education.
• Six months of full-time training or 12 months of experience in paid employment in a field or occupation related to the job you are seeking as a live-in caregiver.
• Ability to speak, read and understand either English or French.

Administrator

[laarnie38]

hi!
    i think you are eligible to apply as live in care giver here in canada,i have been worked in saudi arabia too before i cross over here,my to you is find someone who can help you to find employer to sponsor you....
                                        good luck,
                                                  laarnie of canada

[Claude]

hi!
    i think you are eligible to apply as live in care giver here in canada,i have been worked in saudi arabia too before i cross over here,my to you is find someone who can help you to find employer to sponsor you....
                                        good luck,
                                                  laarnie of canada

Hi Laarnie,

What was your job in Saudi Arabia and for how long did you work there? When did you arrive in Canada? Did you have to meet specific requirements? Did you have any problems with the Canadian embassy in Saudi?

Have a nice weekend.
Claude