CAREGIVER PILOTS
Technological progress has been improving medicine and science worldwide, resulting in an increase in the number of people living longer. As the elder population grows, the demand for health care professionals also tends to raise. Senior persons need more care and are, most of the time, unable to look after themselves. Caregivers play an important role at this stage.
In Canada, health care providers are in high demand mainly because of the aging population but also due to labour shortage.
There are plenty of job opportunities here for caregivers, including positions as childcare providers, nurses, attendants for persons with disabilities, home support workers, live-in caregivers, personal care attendants, and so forth.
Either you are a health care student or worker already in Canada or you are outside the country and intend to work here as a caregiver, learn which is the proper pathway to get your work permit and permanent residency:
Workers from overseas
International workers or students living outside Canada can only apply to work here as a healthcare professional through the Home ChildCare Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot.
The Pilots are designed for foreign nationals in the healthcare field aiming to become Canadian permanent residents.
Home Child Care Provider Pilot Home Support Worker Pilot
NOC 4411 Child care provider, live-in caregiver, and nanny positions
NOC 4412 Attendant for persons with disabilities, home support worker, live-in caregiver, and personal care attendant positions