Requirements For Caregiver Jobs in Canada

There are hundreds of caregiver jobs across Canada either part-time, full-time or live-in. Some of the recruiters have visa sponsorship.

However, knowing what it takes – especially if you live outside Canada – to work in the country is the first important step.   

Requirements To Work As A Caregiver In Canada

When you find a job in Canada as a caregiver and meet all of the requirements, you will be issued a work permit.

Requirements for a caretaker are:

• At least 24 months of work experience as a caregiver
• Minimum scores of CLB 5 in English or NLCL 5 in French
• Post-secondary education credential of at least 1-year.
• Must have a valid job offer
• Medically sound
• No criminal record

Who can work as a caregiver in Canada?

• All Canadian citizens,
• Permanent residents,
• Indigenous people,
• Minors, and
• Immigrants
• Non-indigenous people who are legally permitted to work in Canada.

What Is The Salary of Caregiver in Canada?

According to the data obtained on Indeed – a global employment website – the pay depends on a lot of factors. Here is a rundown of what you can earn as a caregiver:

• Annually: Salary ranges from $34,125 to $49, 591 per year
• Daily: Live-in can earn between $180 – $200 per day
• Hourly: $12 – $25

What Are The Roles of A Care Provider?

1) Also called “Caregiver”, “care provider” or “caretaker” refers to someone who provides care for another person.

2) A caregiver helps relieve burdens support individuals in need and help with activities of daily activities of their clients.

3) While Nurse provides medical care, caregivers are known to develop close ties with their clients and provide day-to-day supports.

4) They fill in the gap for senior citizens who may not have the strength to perform activities like cooking, bathing, or shopping.

5) In some cases, a client might need the services of both professionals (nurse and caretaker)

Why Canada?

If you’re looking for caregiver jobs, Canada should be one of your best destinations. There are hundreds of caregiver jobs spread across Canada. There is a growing demand for all kinds of caregivers in most Canadian cities.

Most Cities With High Demand for Caregivers in Canada

Job Outlook Report stated that there is a high demand for caregivers in the following cities:

• Nova Scotia,
• New Brunswick,
• Ontario
• Yukon territories.

Types of Caregiver Jobs in Canada 

According to Caring Senior Service, the major types of a caregiver include

• Private-duty
• Independent caregiver
• Family caregiver
• Respite caregiver

However, the above has been split into close to 20 categories to narrow the responsibilities. They include:

• Home Support Workers
• Live-in caregiver – seniors
• Personal aide – home support
• Home visitor – infant care
• Home Child Care Providers
• Babysitter
• Child care live-in caregiver
• Personal care attendant – home care
• Home childcare providers
• Family caregiver
• Housekeeper
• Respite worker – home support
• Child care provider – private home
• Nanny
• Parent’s helper
• Babysitter – fitness/shopping centers
• Foster parent

Salary: As a home child provider you could earn between $28,623 per year to $32, 079 (depending on your experience)

NOTE:

If you don’t have post-secondary education, you’ll be mandated to complete one year of post-secondary school education in Canada.

How to get a Caregiver job in Canada

• Qualify for the home care provider pilots
• Get a Valid Job Offer
• Take language tests such as IELTS
• Apply for a Work Permit
• Home Child Care Provider Pilot or the Home Support Worker Pilot

If you’re applying from Nigeria, then you must obtain an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) from an approved organization such as World Education Services (WES)