In Home Caregiver
Families can hire a foreign caregiver to provide care, in a private residence, to children under 18 years of age, seniors or persons with certified medical needs of 65 years of age or over, when Canadians and permanent residents are not available. There are 2 categories under this program.
Caregivers for children
Families or individuals can apply under this category to take care of their children under 18 years of age. This category could include positions for child care provider, live-in caregiver, nanny (NOC 44100)
Caregivers for people with high medical needs
Families or individuals can apply under this category to take care of their elderly family members (parents) who are 65 years of age or over or with disabilities, a chronic or terminal illness. This category includes following positions:
- Registered nurse or registered psychiatric nurse (NOC 31301)
- Licensed practical nurse (NOC 32101)
- Attendant for persons with disabilities, home support worker, live-in caregiver, personal care attendant (NOC 44101)