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It was only a handful of months ago when Venus stepped off a plane to her new life in Canada in April of 2013. She had already travelled all around the world, from the province of Pangasinan in the Philippines to working as a caregiver in Hong Kong. Her journey had taken her full circle […]

Effective July 31st, 2013, Service Canada introduced an obligatory, non-refundable $275.00 to review Labour Market Opinion (LMO) applications. The fee is paid directly to Service Canada, and will be processed upon submission of each LMO application. It is necessary to obtain a positive LMO in order to hire a live in caregiver. We hope this […]

When we were contacted by Hireananny.org, we were impressed by their article that they shared with us. This is a valuable tool that every family needs to keep in mind as they prepare to welcome a new member to thier household. The article had great and insightful tips on how to prepare your child for […]

It’s very common for children to have a hard time separating from their parents/guardians, especially when they’ve spent the whole summer in close proximity to you and your home. We often underestimate children’s levels of comprehension, and for that reason it’s important to explain changes to your children. Mild cases of separation anxiety can be […]

When interviewing a caregiver you want to get a feel for how he or she is going to be when you’re not around. You want to ask questions that are not generic and require detailed answers.  Look at your caregiver’s body language, make sure they seem confident when they answer and look to see which […]

Many nannies in Canada are assuming more responsibility in their job description than as traditionally defined. While childcare should always take priority in positions with young children, more and more families are utilizing the household management skills of their nannies to contribute to the improvement of the overall well-being of their family life and home. […]

You’ve hired your live-in caregiver and they are just about to arrive. The next little while will be an exciting learning curve for you both. As a new arrival to the country and in your home there are a few things we recommend you have set up for them.  Use this as a guide to ensure […]

  Making the decision to outsource your household chores can be stress free and simple. Here at Diamond Personnel we can be the solution that you are looking for. Contact us and start the process that can help free up your time so you can spend time with your significant other alone or with the […]

When you have a wonderful caregiver it is like you have been blessed with an amazing gift. After putting in the effort of hiring and training your caregiver, you want to make sure that you do all that you can to avoid losing the new member of your family. There are many ways to ensure […]

As an employer you may not always know the laws that pertain to employing a caregiver. Diamond Personnel ensures that their employers are compliant with all legal requirements that are involved with hiring a local or overseas caregiver. The following is a list of some employment rights that are necessary to ensure you are up […]