Live-In Caregiver Certificate Program

Overview
Canada has a shortage of Caregivers for the elderly and disabled people. Many seniors prefer to live in their own home in their community. However, those who need assistance full-time often can not find workers who are willing to take care of them while living in their homes. OMNI’s Live-in Caregiver Program was designed to meet the growing demand for live-in work in Canada.

A Live-In Caregiver is someone who provides care to children, the elderly, or the disabled while living in their private household. We offer a high quality Live-in Caregiver Program which trains and prepares international students to meet all the requirements they need to qualify for employment as a Live-In Caregiver in Canada.

Who the Program is for
Are you an international healthcare student or professional who wishes to live and work in Canada? Foreign Live-In Caregivers who have completed a minimum of two years employment in Canada may apply in Canada to become a permanent resident. However, before applying to work as a Live-In Caregiver in Canada, you will need proper training.

What you can expect to achieve

• Certification as a Live In Caregiver, including Health Care Aide status, Dementia Care and First Aid certification
• Become gainfully employed as a Live In Caregiver in Canada
  
• Enjoy an increased quality of life
  

Our Instructors
Our instructors bring a wealth of education and experience into the classroom. They themselves are Canadian Registered Nurses with a combined total of 125 years of experience working in hospitals and care facilities in Canada. Our instructional staff and supervisors are regarded as the most valuable assets to the College as they are ultimately responsible for the quality of education of our students, leading them to practice safe and job-ready skills for the workplace. OMNI’s instructors have consistently gained the respect and admiration of both the students as well as fellow staff members.

Program Outline
The Live-in Caregiver Certificate Program is designed to teach the skills needed to be able to work as a caregiver in Canada, including language and cultural skills necessary to manage a Canadian home. With this certification you will be qualified to provide personal care and supervision to a child or an adult with difficulties maintaining the activities of daily living. This program also meets the training requirements of Canadian immigration for application for a Live-in Caregiver Visa.

The Live-in Caregiver Program consists of four components:

• English Language Training (ESL)
  
• Health Care Aide Certification
  
• Canadianization (Canadian Cultural Awareness)
  
• The Internship

The Program begins with English Language Training so that you can communicate effectively with your client and as a health care professional. OMNI’s ESL program combines traditional teaching methods with multimedia equipment and optional workshops/seminars to maximize the learning experience. You will learn phrases and expressions specific to the health care industry.

Once you have the appropriate level of English, you will begin classes to become certified as a Health Care Aide. Classroom lessons will focus on topics such as communication, nutrition, behavior, the needs of the elderly, and the study of common health problems and illnesses associated with long-term care. Laboratory sessions will cover specific health care tasks, body mechanics, lifts and transfers, as well as CPR and First Aid Courses.

Students also participate in a practicum that includes an intensive 3-week clinical practice, providing the ­student with hands-on experience in nursing homes, group homes, hospitals and/or long term care facilities. In ­addition to these 3-weeks, students from the Health Care Aide Program are also assigned weekly on-the-job sessions at nursing or group homes and health-care ­facilities as part of their training. The total time spent on applied practicum is approximately 6 weeks.

The Canadianization portion of the Program will help you to understand Canadian customs and culture well enough to run a Canadian household, as well as help you adapt smoothly to the Canadian way of life. You will learn to shop and cook appropriately as a Live-In Caregiver, learning to accommodate the nutritional and dietary requirements of your client. We will also help you understand the terms and conditions of employment as well as the rights you have as a Live-In Caregiver in Canada.

After 12 months of classroom study, the students receive 6 months of work experience. This is a key component to the program as it will enable you take what you have learned in the classroom and actually apply it in a practical, hands-on experience. This combination will give you the expertise necessary to succeed in your career as a Live-In Caregiver.

Admission Requirements
In order to enroll in OMNI’s Live-In Caregiver Program, you must meet the following criteria:

• Be a minimum of 19 years of age
  
• Hold a post-secondary education degree or diploma
  
• Demonstrate an ability to write and speak English through a personal interview with the OMNI Admissions Department
  
• Pass the personal interview with the OMNI Admissions Department
  
• Provide proof of recently obtained TB test showing a negative result
  
• Provide a copy of your clear Criminal Record Check from your country of residence

If you are an International Student, you must also qualify for a Student Visa. Alternatively, you can consult your country’s Canadian Consulate or Embassy. Search for one in you area by visiting Citizen and Immigration Canada.

Program Length and Fees
12 months full time, plus a 6-months paid internship
Program Tuition: $13,000 CDN
(there is a non-refundable application fee due at the time of application. For international students, the fee is $200)

Fees may be paid by Visa, Mastercard, cash, money order, certified cheque or wire transfer, Fees are subject to change. Tuition fees for the Live-In Caregiver Program include textbooks and supplementary classroom material.

Call us at 604-279-1800 to learn more or contact us now.

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