Caregiver Benefits

The decision to provide your parents with in-home care is one that should be given careful consideration. It can be difficult to ask stubborn parents to accept help and support around the home from caregivers. Your parents may have supported themselves for decades and may feel that you’re asking them to limit their lifestyle and […]

The transition to having a caregiver assist your parent can be a smooth one, and there are always steps that you can take to make things better. New arrangements will take time to settle, but given enough patience and flexibility, the relationship between your parent and his or her caregiver can be a very positive […]

Serving as a caregiver can be physically and emotionally taxing at the best of times, but if you’re assisting elderly patients, then you need to be prepared for some unpredictability. While it can be very rewarding to assist elderly patients with normal everyday activities that they can no longer do independently, you need to be […]

Tantrums are, sadly, run of the mill when it comes to dealing with children. Most kids throw them on nearly a weekly basis, but it’s essential that you don’t let them interfere with you doing your job. Why do Kids Throw Tantrums? Young kids throw tantrums, but older ones usually do not. Why is this? […]

When breastfeeding moms have to return to work, they find themselves in the unique situation of having to maintain their work schedule while staying on the baby’s feeding schedule. This can be quite a stressful time for new moms as they try to keep up with each of their obligations. Nannies can play an important role in […]

We found this very interesting article about the evolution of the nanny/housekeeper to the “family assistant.” Read all about it here!

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  It has been replaced by the “Canadian Caregiver Program”.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 […]