The Live-in Caregiver Program for employers and caregivers abroad

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

EMPLOYEE (CAREGIVER)

• Are you interested in working as a live-in caregiver?
• Live-in criteria
• Fees
• The application procedure
• Passports and visas
• The work permit
• The contract
• How are contracts enforced?
• You are protected
• Know your rights
• Hospital and medical care insurance
• Workers' compensation
• Other benefits: Employment Insurance, Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security
• Other deductions from your pay
• Other working conditions
• Studying in Canada
• If you need help
• What is abuse?
• Changing jobs
• Thinking about quitting?
• Breaking the contract
• If you lose your job
• Applying for permanent residence in Canada
• Open employment
• Family members

EMPLOYER

• Before you look abroad
• How to hire a foreign live-in caregiver
• Using the services of a hiring agency
• The contract
• Before you sign a contract
• Employer's responsibility to a live-in employee
• Hiring a caregiver who is already in Canada
• Hospital and medical care insurance
• Workers' compensation
• Employer's legal responsibilities
• Deductions
• Room and board
• Helping your employee adjust
• Ending a contract with an employee

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• Employee (Caregiver)
• Employer
• Live-in Caregiver Program: Sample Contract

FOR MORE INFORMATION

• Provincial and Territorial Labour Standards
• Live-in Caregiver Associations

This is not a legal document. For precise legal information, consult the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and Regulations.

© Minister of Public Works and Government Services Canada, 2002
Cat. No.: MP22-4/2-2002
ISBN 0-662-66680-1
C&I-195-11-02