1. Canada’s full Service Agency
Childcare Solutions for Busy FamiliesChildcare Solutions for Busy Families
Unique • Exceptional • First class service • No registration fee
Canada wide: 1.800.820.8308
Or email us at info@internationalnannies.com
Local Coordinators available in your area to assist you
Proudly Canadian owned and operated since 1996!
Exceptional,
High Calibre
International
Nannies &
Au Pairs
International Nannies
& Homecare Ltd.
2. You and your family can enjoy
the following benefits:
A lot less stress in your life.
You choose the person who will influence your child’s world.
Personalized childcare geared towards your child’s specific needs and
your instructions in the comfort of your own home.
Flexible childcare to fit your individual schedule.
Get help with housework and meal preparation.
Option to hire a nanny on a live-in and live-out basis.
Bringtheworldtoyourchildren–exposethemtoforeigncultures,different
foods and games as well as a second language from an early age.
Enjoy more quality time with your family.
Affordability – average weekly costs start at $445 per week depending
on the province.
Highly qualified and educated nannies who are typically trained
teachers, nurses or midwives with many years of previous work
experience as live-in nannies.
Why choose us?
International Nannies & Homecare Ltd.was founded by Manuela Gruber Hersch,
a former overseas nanny from Austria, in 1996. Manuela is also a multiple
nanny employer herself and brings a wealth of knowledge from both angles.
Post-placement follow up and support is an essential part of our service.
✓ Free Family registration.
✓ Complimentary assessment of your childcare needs.
✓ Free access to our extensive nanny database.
✓ Interview prospective nannies at no charge.
✓ Efficient and systematic matching process based on your specifications.
✓ Stress-free hiring process.
✓ Guidance & support throughout the entire course.
✓ Continuous support after the nanny’s arrival.
✓ Complimentary hands-on employer and nanny manual.
✓ Nanny Orientation after Arrival.
✓ Local Coordinators across Canada.
✓ Exclusively working with an ICCRC approved Immigration Consultant.
✓ Payroll Service provided if needed.
✓ A wealth of experience – in business since 1996.
Hiring a Nanny: Happy Children. Happy Families.
3. Successful Placements have a System
Please call us at 1.800.820.8308 or visit us at www.internationalnannies.com
A Nanny placement can be time consuming & stressful. Leave it up to the professionals!
Care Solution 101
Connect with one of our Nanny Consultants
Review profiles
Connecting Nannies & Families
Set up interviews
Ask the right questions
Offer employment
Immigration Process
Lean back
Let us complete the government documents and
assist your nanny with her work permit application
We are a Team
Welcome your new nanny in your home
Receive unlimited on-going support
Happy children. Happy families.
4. Five Easy Steps
to Get Started
Are you ready to hire a
nanny who provides flexible
childcare in your home?
Tel: 1.800.820.8308 Email: info@internationalnannies.com
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Fill out our Family Questionnaire:
www.internationalnannies.com/membersignups.php
A Nanny expert will call you within
24 hours to get the process started.
Free phone consultation is available to
explain and discuss the hiring process.
Review detailed profiles of potential applicants
and set up interviews by telephone or Skype.
Make a
decision.
Once you have decided on a nanny applicant you would like to hire,
our Nanny Consultants will guide you through the entire process. Our in-house,
Certified ICCRC Immigration Consultant will also oversee the paperwork required for you
to obtain a Labour Market Impact Assessment, as per government regulations.
5. Don’t need full-time care? Need someone sooner?
Interested in a cultural exchange too? Consider an Au Pair!
In-home Caregiver
• Usually have a minimum of one year of full-time work
experience as nannies, an early childhood education
and one year of work experience in the according
field, or a six month caregiving training course
• Main responsibility: childcare and housekeeping
• Option to live-in or live-out
• One year minimum to maximum 2 years
• No age limit, majority are between 25-45 years
• Usually High school or post-secondary education in
nursing, midwifery or teaching
• Family must pay for the caregiver’s roundtrip flight as
well as healthcare coverage until eligible for provincial
health coverage
• Applicant must complete a medical exam and police
clearance(s) prior to entering Canada
• An In-home Caregiver may also offer in-home elderly
care or disabled adult care
• Rarely has a driver’s license
• Proficient in English as a second language
• Caregivers are paid the median prevailing wage
• Room and board cannot be deducted
• Caregiver works full-time between 40 – 48 hours
• Canadian Embassy processing the application
requires potential employers’ Notice of Assessments
to determine eligibility, letter from employer, Proof of
Identity and Address
• Labour Market Impact Assessment is required
• Advertising using at least four different methods
of recruitment
• Processing times range between 7 – 9 months
Au Pair
• Must have childcare experience, preferably outside
the family such as babysitting, tutoring, completing
an internship in a daycare/preschool
• Main responsibility: childcare
• Assists with child-related household duties including
meal preparation, doing the children’s laundry, and
helping to keep their rooms clean
• Always live-in
• 9 – 12 months, sometimes 6 months
• Between 18-29 years of age
• High school or college graduates
• No additional costs
• Applicant must complete a medical exam and police
clearance(s) prior to entering Canada
• Comes to Canada for a “cultural exchange” – more
like a big sister to your children
• Usually has a driver’s license
• Proficient in English as a second language or native
speaker
• Au Pair is paid minimum wage
• Room and board are deductible, the amount depen-
dents on province
• Working hours range from between 20 – 44 hours
per week
• No additional paperwork needs to be submitted to
Canadian Embassy
• No Labour Market Impact Assessment required
• No advertising required
• Processing times range between 3-16 weeks
Depending on your needs, an Au Pair might be the best option for you. Similarly to in-home caregivers, Au Pairs provide
affordable and flexible childcare, but only child-related housekeeping.Au Pairs can arrive in your home within 3 – 16 weeks, are
able to work full or part-time hours and always live-in with you. Moreover you are not required to demonstrate your proof of
sufficient income, your identity and address, apply for a Labour Market Impact Assessment nor pay for the Au Pair’s airfare and
health care.Au Pairs are interested in cultural exchange and are looking forward to sharing their language, traditions, food and
much more with you and your children.
Here are some of the differences between an Au Pair and an In-home Caregiver.
