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Foreign Worker Program: Live-in Caregivers - Caregiver's Responsibility

Foreign Worker Home \ LCP Program Home \ Caregiver Responsibilities

 
This Section Will Answer The Following Questions

LCP Site Map

  Program Overview

  Employer's Role

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  HRDC's Role

  CIC's Role

  Employer Responsibilities

  Caregiver Responsibilities

What responsibilities does a caregiver have

Caregivers have responsibilities that are governed by the:

  • Ontario Ministry of Health.
  • Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC).
  • Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC).

 

How does a caregiver get health insurance

The Ministry of Health (MOH) in Ontario regulates the publicly funded Health Insurance Plan (OHIP). Most Ontario residents are eligible for coverage under the Plan.

It is a caregiver's obligation to determine their eligibility and to initiate steps to obtain coverage.

Coverage normally becomes effective 3 months after the date residency is established.

Detailed information is provided on the MOH website in the Question and Answer World Wide Web site page.

 

How does a caregiver get a new work permit

CIC requires a caregiver who is already in Canada to obtain a new work permit from the Case Processing Centre (CPC) in Vegreville, Alberta, if they:

  • Continue to work for the same employer
  • Want to change employers

The role of CPC Vegreville is described in the section entitled Role of CIC.

The following table describes the steps that a caregiver must take to obtain a new work permit.

Step

Action by Caregiver

1

The caregiver must obtain an Application to Change Terms and Conditions or Extend My Stay in Canada Government of Canada site  (Imm 1249) from:

  • The CIC Call Centre
    • Toronto and area: 416.973.4444
    • Outside Toronto: 1.888.242.2100 CIC Government of Canada site website

2

The caregiver must complete the Application to Change Terms and Conditions or Extend My Stay in Canada and send it to CPC in Vegreville, Alberta.

3

The caregiver must include the cost recovery fee.

4

The caregiver must include the following if they:

  • Continue to work for the same employer: a letter from the employer attesting to the fact that the caregiver has been working full-time as a live-in caregiver for the same employer and will be continuing in employment with them.
  • Want to change employers: a copy of the Letter of Approval confirming the confirmation of the offer of employment that was sent by HRDC to the new employer.

How long will it take to get a new work permit

CPC Vegreville will normally process an Application to Change Terms and Conditions or Extend My Stay in Canada within 25 days of receiving a properly completed application.

 

How does a caregiver get a SIN card

Everyone who works in Canada requires a Social Insurance Number (SIN).

A card containing a unique SIN will be issued to an applicant by HRDC. There is no charge for the issuance of a first card.

Assistance in obtaining a SIN card and an application form are available from the HRDC Social Insurance Number site.