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As a Live-in Caregiver in Canada, you are protected by the Canadian law. This answer was taken from the website of the Canadian Caregivers Association, a non-profit organization that was established to protect the rights of Canadian families and live-in caregivers from all over Canada and warn them about malpractice.
Legal rightsConcerning the legal rights of live-in caregivers, it is important to know that Live-in Caregivers who have been working for at least 2 years within the first 3 years of their initial entry into Canada are allowed to apply for a Permanent Residency Status. To obtain this status, the caregiver must meet certain requirements. Once the Caregiver has obtained this status, the Caregiver can apply for an Open Employment Authorization which gives the legal right to do any job you want. Having a Permanent Residency Status will also give the Caregiver the legal right to apply for Canadian Citizenship. In order to achieve citizenship, the Caregiver will again have to meet certain requirements. For more information about the different rights and the requirements involved, please take a look at your legal rights by clicking on the navigation bar on the left. Employment rightsThe employment rights of live-in caregiver in Canada are also protected by Canadian regulations. Every province has its own labour and employment rights and agencies to enforce those laws. However, regardless of the province where you will be living, there are basic rights that every worker in Canada enjoys. You have the right to a minimum wage, vacation pay, public holidays, a limited number of work hours per week, overtime pay, termination rights and leaves of absence. The CCA strongly encourages Live-in Caregivers to make sure all their rights are respected before they start working. The best way to do this is by having a signed employment contract between the caregiver and the employer. Please go to our webpage about the employment rights of live-in caregivers to find more details about your rights at work. Mobility and document rightsAnother group of rights that deserve attention are the mobility and document rights of Live-in Caregivers. Mobility rights are protected by the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) and the Criminal Code of Canada. These regulations make it illegal in Canada for one person to control or take another persons documents, which means that a Live-in Caregiver has the right to keep the identity documents, travel documents and personal documents (including passport) at all times. Find out more about the mobility and document rights of Live-in Caregivers in Canada. Equality rightsFinally, the Canadian Caregivers Association would like you to know that also the equality rights of Live-in Caregivers are protected by Canadian and universal regulations. Go to our webpage about equality rights and find out that every person is equal and that discrimination based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, sex, age or mental or physical disability is not allowed.
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∙ 10y agoThe rights of a live in caregiver are so many. As a live in caregiver, you have a right to proper working conditions as well as fair treatment from the employer.
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What is a live-in caregiver?
A live-in caregiver is someone that comes to Canada on the Live-in Caregiver Program. The Live-in Caregiver Program (LIC) is an immigration program that brings temporary residents to Canada as live-in employees to work without supervision in a private household to care for children, care for seniors or care for people with disabilities. Live-in caregivers must live in the private home where they work in Canada. Because the Live-in Caregiver Program is worldwide, caregivers can be from any country in the world. Participants in this program may apply for permanent residency status within three years of arrival in Canada, after completing two years of employment as live-in caregivers. Live-in Caregivers have many rights and responsibilities. You can read more about these subjects and about the health, safety and finances of live-in caregivers on the website of the Canadian Caregivers Association, a non-profit organization that was established to protect the rights of Canadian families and live-in caregivers from all over Canada: http://www.live-in.ca
How much am I gonna have to pay for live in caregiver?
Live in caregivers can be quite expensive. Depending on how long you need the caregiver to stay and how often they need to visit will determine the price.
What are caregiver agencies And what some of them?
Some caregiver agencies have people that go to patients homes and take care of them there or there are some where patients live with the caregiver themselves. This company is called visiting angels.
My father was confused when his girlfriend caregiver had him add her name to bank accounts what can we do to reverse rights of survivorship?
Contact an attorney. You will need to establish to a judge's satisfaction that he was incompentent or improperly controlled by the caregiver.
Where can I find a qualified live-in caregiver?
Below is a great website that shows you what all you should expect in a live in caregiver and also gives you a list of qualified caregivers in your area. Just go to http://www.caregiverlist.com/Rates.aspx
As live in caregiver is your employer have the right to deport you to your country?
If you're illegal, yes.
What is a synonym for hospice?
Palliative, Caregiver, Emotional caregiver, Home caregiver
Which of your responsibilities as a caregiver depends largely on where you live?
The regulations, laws, and standards governing caregiving practices such as training requirements, scope of practice, and certifications can vary depending on the country or state where you live. Additionally, the availability of support services, resources, and insurance coverage for caregivers may also differ based on the location.
About sponsoring a caregiver?
Caregivers are individuals who are qualified to care independently for children, the elderly or people who have disabilities.There is a shortage of Canadians who are available to work as live-in Caregivers. In order to keep up with such a demand the live-in Caregiver Program was developed to bring qualified foreign people who are available to work on a live-in basis.The host family, which is the employer, will pay the caregiver no less than the minimum wage set by the province in which the caregiver is working.From the salary above, the employer (host family) will deduct specific amounts in order to pay various contributions. Part of the contributions is paid by the caregiver, part of them by your employer and there are contributions paid both by the caregiver and the employer. The principal deductions are:· Room and board (the amount will be specified in your contract)· Income tax· Employment insurance· Canada pension plan
What is caregiver in tagalog?
"Caregiver" in Tagalog is "nagmamalasakit" or "tagapangalaga."
What is a caregiver?
A caregiver is someone who provides physical and/or emotional support to a person who is unable to care for themselves fully. Caregivers can be family members, friends, or hired professionals, and their responsibilities may include assisting with daily activities, medical needs, and emotional wellbeing.
Do you have the right to see your child's school work?
Yes, if your parental (or guardianship) rights are intact, and the child is a minor. You may choose not to force the issue, and that depends on a lot of things. But as a caregiver (with appropriate rights) you have the right to review such things.
