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After reading the article in the Financial Post this weekend, I felt compelled to respond. The article states that the government is denying almost all applications for caregivers. The truth is that the government is denying all applications that are not prepared accurately. The article led readers to believe that caregivers from overseas are no […]

If you are looking to employ a foreign caregiver, you have a lengthy and frustrating process ahead of you. The key to ensuring success is to understand the process (LMIA), and to have the right information and support. What does LMIA stand for. An LMIA is a Labour Market Impact Assessment application, a process that […]

We found this very interesting article about the evolution of the nanny/housekeeper to the “family assistant.” Read all about it here! What is a Family Assistant? Family Assistants provide support to families by managing household affairs and assisting with various personal, administrative and family-related duties ranging from back up childcare, driving, running errands, planning travel, […]

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 […]

Today, September 6, 2013 Amely has been with us for 1 year exactly.  She has enriched our family tremendously and has become a member of our family undoubtedly. We are grateful to Diamond Personal for carefully screening and selecting her.  She was a perfect fit with our family from the beginning.  It provides us great […]