Paragon Personnel Ltd. is a nanny placement agency Vancouver B.C., founded in March 1980 to provide professional services for families and individuals in need of household assistance.


Live-in nanny / caregiver
live-out nanny / caregiver
housekeeper,
full-time / part-time / temporary

INFORMATION PERTAINING TO CAREGIVER POSITIONS IN BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA

Minimum Salary
$ 1,408.00 gross monthly (approximately $921.00 net monthly - after all deductions)
Room and Board
$ 325.00 monthly
Hours of work
40 hours a week in 5 working days
Vacation
Two weeks paid vacation at the end of one year or 4% of the total gross earnings.
Duties
Childcare, housekeeping, laundry, ironing and meal preparations.
Expenses
Income Tax, Employment Insurance, Canada Pension Plan and BC medical insurance.
Requirements
Application form completed, recent photographs (preferably with children), two or more letters of reference pertaining to childcare and housekeeping (covering at least twelve months of experience) or certificates showing a minimum of six months full-time training (teacher, nurse, etc ) as well as character references, and a "Dear Family" in your own handwriting, introducing yourself to a prospective employer.
Work Permit
All foreign applicants will require an employment contract before being allowed to apply for a work permit at the Canadian Embassy. Applicants may be required to have a personal interview at the Embassy as well as a medical examination. There is a fee of $150.00 charged for these proceedings.
Commitment
These positions are for one full year and a certain commitment is expected. The contract can be renewed for a second year. After completion of the second year, applicants may apply for a landed immigrant status in Canada.

Looking for a nanny job? Want to find a family who will appreciate your work? Click here or call 604.298.6633.

How to find a job that suits you,
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benefits, holiday etc.
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Useful Information for Nannies / Caregivers.

• What do you need to know about nanny jobs ?

• Information about meeting the Live-in Caregiver Program requirements.

• What kind of questions you may expect at the interview?

If you have any further questions,
please contact us or
call us at: (604)298-6633

Do you want to apply for a nanny / caregiver job?
Download the Application Form

Suite 1, 2nd floor, 4529A Hastings St. Burnaby,
B.C. V5C 2K3
Tel: (604) 298-6633
Fax: (604) 298-6655
info@paragon-personnel.com http://paragon-personnel.com

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