When it comes to hiring a caregiver (childcare or elderly care) timing is crucial. Planning ahead will save you a wealth of stress and headaches — trust us! The current state of the caregiver program is now a lengthier and complex process that requires the expertise of an experienced agency like only Diamond can provide. Our expertise has […]

URGENT INFORMATION FOR CAREGIVERS Hello Diamond Nannies, The times they are a changing!!! As you know the Canadian Government has ended what was called the “Live in Caregiver Program”.  It has been replaced by the “Canadian Caregiver Program”.  The new program is no longer an immigration program, it is an employment program.  Gone are the days of […]

The holidays are fast approaching, and whether you celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas or anything else, this is a great time of year to show a little appreciation to your caregiver. It can be easy to forget that your nanny is actually an employee in your home, not just a very helpful friend or family member. This […]

Dear Diamond Employers, On Friday, Minister Alexander announced changes to the Live-in Caregiver Program.  The government of Canada remains committed to a caregiver program for children, elderly and special needs individuals. We have summarized the official information we have to date and promise to update you with details as they are posted on the CIC […]

Ever wondered what perks or benefits you can extend to your caregiver? In order to understand our recommendations, it’s important to know what your full-time nanny is entitled to: her salary 52 weeks of the year, 2 weeks’ paid vacation, the appropriate number of breaks as set out by Labor Standards and overtime pay above 40-44 hours […]

When it comes to sponsoring a live-in caregiver from abroad, agencies and families are at the mercy of the government. There are various departments that applications have to go through before a visa is approved: the Canadian Revenue Agency, Job Bank, Service Canada, the Canadian embassy overseas and more (depending on what province your family resides in).  Please […]

Trust us — parents don’t want to put up with the hassles of choosing a nanny agency. They’d much rather put an ad on Craigslist and let the first unemployed recent MFA graduate fill the slot, for now anyway. They can always go back and find a proper caregiver later on, of course. At least, […]

So where do I start……. Sheila arrived in Calgary, Alberta on February 4, 2014. The first thing Sheila wanted to do was experience the Canadian climate by taking pictures of the snow. She has the most positive, resilient and heart felt personality. My three boy Austin (6), Mason (4) and Nathan (2) absolutely love her […]

Brenda arrived in St. John’s, Newfoundland in February 2014, during one of our coldest and longest winters since the 1970s! Her beautiful spirit and positive attitude reassured us we made the right decision. In just a few short months Brenda has become an integral part of our family and we couldn’t be happier! As first […]

Lona came from Hong Kong to our farm in the middle of a very cold and snowy winter in northern Alberta.  She had never seen snow before and was smiling and happy at the airport. My first impression of her was that of a warm, soft-spoken and impeccably dressed woman. I had such high-hopes that she […]