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1. Are all
of your Nannies live-in
Nannies?
Yes. All of our Nannies are
live-in Nannies.
2. What is a
full-service Nanny Agency?
Most of our clients are
dual-income families, who
have very hectic and busy
lifestyles. As a
full-service agency, we want
to make the process of
hiring a Caregiver as easy
and hassle-free as possible.
We achieve this by providing
you with all the pertinent
information so that you can
make an informed decision.
We assist you with filling
out all the necessary
government forms, we handle
all of the Caregiver's
Immigration paperwork, and
give you and the Caregiver
all the necessary tools to
make the placement a
success.
3. How long
does it take to get a
Caregiver?
Filipino nannies working in
Hong Kong take minimum 3 months,
Singapore, Taiwan and Israel
3-6 months, whereas Caregivers from
The Philippines take a year
or longer to process.
In addition, depending on
where you live, you may need
to advertise for the
position locally first,
before applying for a
foreign Caregiver.
4. But what
if I need a Caregiver right
away?
In certain instances we can
accommodate families almost
immediately. We keep in
contact with all of our
Caregivers currently working
in Canada, and if one of
them becomes available and
has received a positive
reference from her Employer,
we can place her into
another Family's home almost
immediately, if theyhave the open visa status as immigrant status.
5. Who are
your Caregivers?
All of our
Caregivers are Filipino
nannies, currently working
in Hong Kong, Singapore,
Taiwan and Israel.
Faced with lack of
meaningful employment
opportunities in the
Philippines, many of these
educated young women use
Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan
or Israel as a stepping
stone to come to Canada, for
a better future for
themselves and for their
families.
6. What
requirements do the
Caregivers have to have?
Each
Caregiver must meet the
following criteria before
registering with us:
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Six months training OR
twelve months of
experience in paid
employment as a child
Caregiver and/or elderly
Caregiver within the
past three years
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Fluency in English
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Successful completion of
the equivalent of a
Canadian high school
education
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18 years of age or older
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No Criminal Record
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Excellent health (must
pass a full medical
exam)
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Each candidate provides
a detailed application
form, including personal
information, proof of
education and work
experience
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7. How are
your Caregivers prescreened?
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Most of our Caregivers
are interviewed in
person by the owner
(Mayer Reyes), which verifies
the Caregivers'
documentation and
guarantees to us that
they meet the required
criteria.
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You are able to
interview the Caregivers
in by phone. We will
set-up the time. You are also encouraged
to speak with the
Applicant's previous
Employers.
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Finally, once the
Caregiver applies to
Canadian Immigration, an
immigration officer
interviews the Caregiver
in person, ensuring her
English is sufficient,
and verifies the
Applicant's work
references and
education. Each
Applicant must also pass
a complete medical
examination and obtain a
Police Clearance, before
she is issued her work
Authorization for entry
to Canada.
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8. Do I as
an Employer need to meet any
requirements?
Read
Service Canada Requirements
for further details.
9. How old
are your Caregivers?
Most of our Caregivers range
anywhere from 25 and above.
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10. Some of
the Applicants are married
and have children of their
own. Won't they get
homesick?
Surprisingly, no! For most
of us, it would be
unthinkable to be separated
from our families for so
long and not miss them
terribly; however, for The
Filipino it is a necessary
way of life, and most of
them accept it with a
positive attitude.
Also, keep in mind, that all
of our Caregivers have been
working in Hong Kong without
their families for at least
one year, and some for many
years, so they are already
used to the idea, that they
cannot be with their
children. Many of our client
families tell us, that their
Nanny transfers the love for
her own children onto her
Employer's children, and
treats them like her own.
She also works so much
harder, because she is
earning money for her
children, instead of for
herself, which becomes a
very strong motivational
force for her and they could
bring their families after
three years.
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11. How
many Caregivers do we get to
interview?
As many as it takes.
However, we have a
philosophy at Fil Nannies:
We feel it's our
job to get the best
candidates possible and not
waste your time parading
people by you, just to put
on a show.
We select the best applicants what
we think are the best for
your situation.
12. How
much will the Caregiver
cost?
Most newly arrived
Caregivers charge minimum
wage and there is a minimum
number of hours they are
required to work. (In
Alberta effective April 1st, 2007) the minimum wage
is $9.17 for nannies
and caregivers, and
there is a maximum of 44
hours per week. You can also
deduct room and board of $320
per month.
13. What
can I expect the Caregiver
to do for me?
Many foreign Caregivers are
career nannies. In addition
to childcare, they are eager
and able to help with
household chores, cooking,
doing errands and even
tutoring.
14. How
long can the Caregiver work
for me?
For as long as both parties
are comfortable with each
other. Most newly arrived
Caregivers prefer to stay
with the same family for a
minimum of two years,
whereas Caregivers who have
been in Canada for 2 years
or more look for shorter
placements, since they are
able to work any jobs, and
are not required to live in.
15. After
I've selected a Caregiver,
how do I make sure that
everyone knows what's
expected of them?
We provide you with a 'Work
Agreement', which is
customized to your family's
specific needs and work
hours, pay rate, benefits,
and job duties. Once you
agree to it, both you and
the Caregiver sign it, and
each gets a copy. That way
there's a clear
understanding of everyone's
expectations.
16. I've
never really been an
Employer before; what
guidance can you give to
help me be a great boss?
At Fil Nannies, we know the success
of the placement depends
largely on the
Employer-Caregiver
relationship.
After you have selected your
Caregiver, Fil-Nannies provides you
with information and updates from time to time which the caregiver processing their application for work permit.
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17. What if
I hire a Caregiver and it
doesn't work out?
If you feel that the
Caregiver does not suit your
needs, or if she decides to
leave, you can give each
other 2 weeks written
notice, or, in the case of
the Employer, pay in lieu of
the notice.
Also, Fil Nannies has an
unconditional Guarantee:
if
the placement doesn't work
out, we will replace your
Caregiver free of charge, as long as you use our agency. Of course, if you
no longer need your
Caregiver, you can let the
Caregiver go anytime you
want, with sufficient notice
recommended in the
Employment Standards. If she
receives a good reference
from you, we'll be happy to
place her with another
family.
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