Good News for the Caregivers. On Monday 3rd June 2024, Canada announced it to Give Permanent Residence to 15,000 Caregivers as a part of the 2024–2026 Immigration Levels Plan. As a caregiver, you can come to Canada and you will get PR on arrival. Caregivers are very important for families in Canada because they can provide care to children, seniors, and persons with disabilities. As well Caregivers can come to Canada as Home Support Workers to provide assistance and companionship to individuals.
The current Home Child Care Provider Pilot and the Home Support Worker Pilot is set to expire on 17th June 2024, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship announced a New Enhanced caregiver pilot program. The New Caregiver Pilot program will grant permanent resident status when they arrive in Canada. Under a New Pilot program, caregivers will also be allowed to work for organizations that provide temporary or part time care for people who are semi-independent or recovering from an injury or illness. More details and the requirements of this program are given below.
Who are Caregivers and what do they do?
Caregivers can help families who need assistance with daily living activities. There is a growing demand for caregivers in Canada. Caregivers can help in the following activities:
- Personal Care: Assisting with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and other hygiene needs.
- Daily Living Activities: Helping with tasks like preparing meals, eating, getting around the house, and managing medications.
- Companionship: Providing social interaction and emotional support to combat loneliness and isolation.
- Transportation: Assisting with getting to appointments, running errands, or simply going for walks.
- Light Housekeeping: Tasks like laundry, dishes, vacuuming, and making beds.
- Medical Care: In some cases, caregivers may be trained to perform more complex tasks, such as changing dressings or assisting with medication administration (under supervision).
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for this New Enhanced Caregiver pilot program:
- Attain a Minimum of level 4 based on the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB).
- Hold the equivalent of a Canadian high school diploma.
- Have recent and relevant work experience.
- You must Receive an offer for a full-time home care job.
Statement by the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship
The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship said:
“Caregivers play a critical role in supporting Canadian families, and our programs need to reflect their invaluable contributions. As we work to implement a permanent caregivers program, these two new pilots will not only improve support for caregivers but also provide families with the quality care they deserve”.
How many Caregivers will get Permanent Residence?
Canada will welcome 15,000 New Caregivers as a part of the 2024–2026 Immigration Levels Plan.
As of April 30, 2024, nearly 5,700 caregivers and their family members have become permanent residents since the launch of the Home Child Care Provider Pilot and the Home Support Worker Pilot in 2019.
What is Meant by a Pilot Program?
Every couple of years the government launches a Pilot program. It means it’s a Trial program. They want to try, they want to see if it’s beneficial for them and the country,
Demand for Caregivers in Canada
The caregiver program has been really popular in Canada for many years. Canadians always need people from outside Canada to come here and then help them with their children or elderly people in their houses.
The demand for caregivers is rising in Canada due to the aging population. Many people in Canada are old and they need someone who can look after them.
It is expected that over nine million Canadians expected to retire in the next six years. This means that more individuals will need caregivers in their homes.
There’s a high demand for quality child care, particularly for early childhood education. Working parents often need help caring for their young children.
