Caregiving: Weekly Income and ExpensesIncomeMinimum wage varies across Canada. In the province of Ontario you would earn $6.85 per hour. Around Toronto wages vary for live-in caregivers from $7.50 to $10.00 per hour depending on conditions. If required to work over 44 hours, the caregiver can either take payment at 1.5 times the regular rate or time off equivalent to 1.5 times overtime worked. Example of Weekly Wages
Live-In Rate $6.85/hr (2003)
Hours Per Week 44 hrs
Gross Weekly Wages $301.40
Less: Room & Board
( max $85.25) ($85.25)
Less: Income Tax,
& Canada Pension
& Employment Ins ($47.32)
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Net Weekly Wages $168.83
VacationFollowing the first twelve months of continuous employment with the same family, an employee is entitled to two weeks paid vacation. If you lose of change employers and have worked for less than 12 months, you are entitled to 4% of earned gross wages. Agencies with an Internet Application FormHere are the agencies I have come across which allow you to enter your application thru the internet. I have also noted the location of the Head Office which I assume is where they conduct most of their business.Canadian Work Opportunities - Toronto (Application) Agencies on the InternetThese agencies have good web sites with a lot of information. They do not have an internet application form but some have forms you can download and print which avoids the wait in mailing a form request to them.Nanny Providers Canada - Toronto Agencies for People Looking for CaregiversIf you are interested in hiring a caregiver either within Canada or more particularly from abroad, here are some agencies which can provide information and assistance concerning sponsorship and immigration.ShineX Caregivers Inc. Other Agencies Offering Training and Charging Big FeesThey may charge a lot but there is some good information here.Robetech Institute - Philippines Information From Government Ministries and Caregiver AssociationsThese associations formed by caregivers or advocacy groups offer explanations about laws and regulations affecting caregivers. They provide information on what to do if you encounter difficulties with your employer and where to go for help.Canadian Caregiver Coalition Frequently Asked QuestionsHow long does it take for the Canadian Embassy to process the application?Processing time will vary for each application. It also depends on how fast the Caregiver replies to the directions of the Canadian Embassy/Consulate and the volumes of applications that they are currently processing. How long will it take before a foreign Caregiver will be able to start working for me? It will depend on a few factors, but mainly on the country where foreign caregiver currently resides or lives. You should count around 3-4 months. Page Last Updated: May 28, 2004 |