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Is My Nanny Off on Family Day coming up on Feb 19?

YES!!

Ontario has nine public holidays:

  1. New Year’s Day
  2. Family Day
  3. Good Friday
  4. Victoria Day
  5. Canada Day
  6. Labour Day
  7. Thanksgiving Day
  8. Christmas Day
  9. Boxing Day (December 26)

Most employees who qualify are entitled to take these days off work and be paid public holiday pay. Click here for more info https://www.ontario.ca/document/your-guide-employment-standards-act-0/public-holidays

12 Best Brain Stimulating Activities for Seniors & Caregivers to do.

Here are some great brain stimulating activities for seniors & caregivers to do together:

a) Word Games like Crossword Puzzles

b) Gardening

c) Board Games like Chess, Checkers, Puzzles or Card Games

d) Social Stimulation: Get together with friends, family, grandchildren

e) Cooking & Baking- Follow a recipe together

f) Exercise – Swimming, Biking, Walking

g) Reading- Newspapers, Novels, Magazines

Ottawa is cutting the LMIA fee for many!

Ottawa is cutting the LMIA fee for many!

The new regulations apply to those who earn less than $150,000 a year and want to hire someone from abroad to look after their children. Those seeking to hire a caregiver for people with a physical or mental illness will also be exempt from the fee

https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2017/12/27/government-axes-1000-application-fee-to-hire-foreign-nannies-and-caregivers.html

Another successful Senior Caregiver match by TheNannyPages.ca!

Wilma has been caring for Fay for the last 3 years. She does the night shift as well as the weekend shift. Wilma loves Fay and they have become good friends. Wilma is part of the family. Another successful match made by TheNannyPages.ca! At TheNannyPages, we know how important it is to find the perfect senior caregiver that will take the best care of your loved ones. It is not just about hiring the help you need. It’s about finding a caregiver that will give you absolute peace of mind knowing that your loved ones are getting the best care possible. Care does not only refer to taking care of physical needs. A good caregiver takes care of the seniors emotional well being and makes the senior feel loved and cared for. They are your loved ones new companion and friend. Thank you Wilma!

What is the going rate for a Nanny?

Hi, What is the going rate is for a part time Nanny or Housekeeper in Toronto? I used to pay $12 an hour but I was told by a friend that I am way off base.

Thanks,

Beatrice

 

Hi Beatrice,

Most recently, the cost of hiring a Nanny, Housekeeper or Elder Care in Toronto seems to be on the rise. While $12.00 an hour was acceptable a few years ago, it is no longer the going rate in the Toronto area. I would say that the minimum you can expect to pay hourly is $15 an hour. While the rate will vary, nannies and housekeepers in Toronto will typically charge anywhere between $15 to $20 an hour.

All the best,

Rachel

Minimum Wage is on the Rise!

How do you feel about the introduced legislation to increase Ontario’s general minimum wage from $11.40 per hour to:

$11.60 per hour on October 1, 2017 (already announced in March 2017)
$14 per hour on January 1, 2018
$15 per hour on January 1, 2019

This sounds like amazing news for employees that are currently earning minimum wage!

However, will we start to see more self checkout counters in stores and supermarkets? Will employers start cutting employee hours? Will products start to become more expensive to cover the increase in salaries?

What are the duties and expectations of an Elder Caregiver?

Dear Rachel,

I am looking to hire a caregiver for my mom.

What are the usual duties and expectations of a senior caregiver?

Nicole

 

Hi Nicole,

Thanks for reaching out to us. Hiring a new elder caregiver for your Mom is an imporatant job that will grealy improve her quality of life.

Here’s are some duties you can expect from a senior caregiver.

* Help getting dressed

* Help with bathing and grooming, brushing teeth and hair, denture care, makeup, nail care

* Help in the bathroom as needed

* Kitchen help, meal prep, serving and feeding

* Shopping for food and household needs

* Basic housekeeping

* Managing medication, going to Dr’s appointments

* Providing mental stimulation, playing games, going for walks, social interaction, love, companionship