CARING
Name: Irene
City from in the Philippines:
Cavite City, Philippines
City currently residing:
Aldergrove, BC
Duration at current employer:
Arrived in Canada in September 2012
Description of duties:
Care for two special needs children, 8 & 12 years
What do you like about being in Canada?
The opportunity Canada provided to work as caregiver and the fact that my family and I will eventually able to stay in Canada.
What do you miss about your home country?
My family especially my 7 year old daughter
Any advice to newly arrived Live in caregivers:
Have an employment contract with your employer, familiarize yourself with local customs, know your rights (very important).
How can the LCP be improved?
Faster reunification and processing times with family members coming from overseas
Source: Association of Caregiver & Nanny Agencies (ACNA) Canada.