Nanny&Me

The live-in caregiver program is a great way (in my opinion) to fill a need for Canadians (childcare) while giving an opportunity for foreign workers to start a life in our great country. It is very difficult to find domestic live-in caregivers due to the nature of the job (living in someone else’s home and being paid minimum wage), but for many foreign workers minimum wage is 2 or 3 times their salary in their native country. It is very important to first try to locate a domestic worker for these positions, however, particularly given the lead time it takes (ie. beginning your search 6-8 months in advance), it’s difficult to find someone ready to take on a position so far in advance and as such, the live-in caregiver program is a great option for many families. This program enables families to hire foreign workers following a strict set of guidelines set out by the Federal government. It seems like a win-win for families and caregivers alike.

Live-In Caregiver Program website