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.

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Useful Information for Nannies / Caregivers.

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

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Suite 1, 2nd floor, 4529A Hastings St. Burnaby,
B.C. V5C 2K3
Tel: (604) 298-6633
Fax: (604) 298-6655
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