As a busy parent, we know it can be hard to decide which help is best suited to your family’s needs… Thanks to International Nannies, it doesn’t have to be so hard to make the right decision!
Locally based childcare in Canada is extremely difficult to find and consequently many parents choose to hire an applicant from overseas through the Live-in Caregiver Program (LCP) or the International Experience Canada class (IEC). The LCP is a temporary foreign worker program which enables families to hire a nanny for their children, or a caregiver for their elderly or disabled relatives.
Though their duties are predominantly childcare, a live-in nanny can also perform light housekeeping and meal preparation for the family. In turn, the family must be able to offer their nanny applicant a full-time, long-term employment and also have a fully furnished private room in the home when she can stay. Depending on the province, a full-time live in nanny’s wage starts at $395 – 450 per week.
Hiring someone through the Live-in Caregiver Program can be extremely successful and many parents gain a long term, consistent and reliable live-in nanny, someone they and their children have grown over time to know and trust. Live-in nannies offer great flexibility right in your home and provide that extra pair of hands for busy families. There is a lengthy wait for a nanny’s arrival, often taking about six months for all the paperwork to be processed. If you are a family planning to go the overseas nanny route, PLAN AHEAD!!
An Au Pair is someone who is also based overseas and looking for a childcare position with a Canadian family, but is typically younger (aged 18-27) with less professional work experience, and interested as much in the cultural benefits of their stay. They too live in their employers’ home and learn about the Canadian way of life, but also take an active part in family life; becoming a big sister to the children they are caring for. Childcare makes up the majority of their duties and while they may do some tidying of the home and laundry, this is only as it relates to the children i.e. tidying the children’s toys, washing the children’s clothing etc. Au Pairs obtain a work permit through the International Experience Canada (IEC) program, which allows them to live and work in the country for a maximum of one year usually. The application process is expeditious, taking approximately 8-12 weeks.
AU PAIR LIVE-IN CAREGIVER
Au Pairs available in 4 – 8 weeks
Find out more information on how to make the best choice for in-home childcare to suit your family’s needs!
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