Arthur Crandon is a lawyer and former solicitor, having practiced in the United Kingdom for many years. He lives in South East Asia and has been involved with visa and immigration work for many years and has been responsible for assisting hundreds of successful visa applications
Foreword by the author:
I have written this guide to help genuine Asian caregivers through the minefield that is the Canadian Work Permit and visa application process. The precision, accuracy and frankness that you need to apply for a visa would stretch the brightest and most honest minds. It is now so complicated and strict that many genuine applicants are wrongly refused. This is borne out by the number of refusals that are overturned on appeal or review. With the help of this guide I hope genuine student applicants will be successful first time in their application and enjoy their time in the Canada.
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Canada needs caregivers to help families look after their young children, their old folk and persons with disabilities – there are not enough people in Canada who want to do the job, so they are willing and keen to bring in foreign workers to help fill this need. They have a special program to allow foreign workers to come in and, provided you fulfill the necessary requirements, you can stay here permanently.
This guide contains sections packed with information, tips and advice about all aspects of getting a caregiver job in Canada. Then we give you a step by step Guide to follow, to make it as easy as possible for you. We hope that you enjoy the book and that it helps you to achieve your dream.
DO YOU QUALIFY?
You must have some college education, at least 72 units of College Education. This is considered to be the equivalent of a Canadian High School education.
You must have at least one years experience as a caregiver or a nanny (with at least six months spent with one employer) in the last three years. This must be full-time and paid. It can be in a private home or in a nursing home or other care facility – and either caring for children or the elderly, OR you must have successfully completed a full time six month Caregiver Course in a class room setting. In the Philippines, the course and the College must be approved by TESDA. You should apply only for jobs in line with your work experience. That is, if you have just looked after young children, then you should just look for jobs caring for young children.
You must have good knowledge of English or French. This is essential – you may have to call emergency services and you will need to understand the labels on pill bottles etc.
Please note that some agencies may impose extra requirements or insist on higher qualifications than the requirements above.
