Caregiver Canada - Authorized agent screening application

Canadian Caregivers’ Association (CCA) is a non-for-profit organization that was established to protect the rights of Canadian families and caregivers from all over Canada and warn them about malpractices in this business.

The CCA is proud member of Ontario Coalition for Better Childcare.

AUTHORIZED AGENT SCREENING APPLICATION

I am an authorized / eligible agent* and wish to be screened by the Canadian Caregivers Association in order to receive an approval of my agent status.
* An authorized / eligible agent can be a registered company operating in the field of travel, tourism, recruitment, legal services, etc.

The Canadian Caregivers Association is committed to working with industry partners to create new standards of practice and to advocate important changes that need to be made to guarantee the rights of Live-in Caregivers and meet the needs of Canadian families. In order to give caregivers access to the best caregiver resources and linkage services, the CCA continuously screens recruiting agents around the world. Those who meet CCA standards concerning client screening, employment standards and follow-up services are eligible to receive the CCA's approval and endorsement.

The screening process

The applicant screening is a comprehensive system to assure a complete and accurate assessment of the applicants' competence and ability to meet the CCA standards. The screening process consists of several sequential steps:

STEP 1: The applicant reads the Terms and Conditions of the Authorized Agent Screening Application.
STEP 2: The applicant fills out the Authorized Agent Screening Application at the bottom of this page.
STEP 3: The applicant brings together all the documents requested in the checklist at the bottom of the Authorized Agent Screening Application form. The applicant adds English translation of documents in other languages, and is aware that the missing of any of the requested documents could jeopardize the approval of its Agent Status.
STEP 4: The applicant sends a printed copy of the Authorized agent screening application form, along with the requested documents to the following address:
(Applications are not accepted through e-mail)

CCA-Canadian Caregivers Association CCA/ ACAF
440 Laurier Ave West, Ste.200
Ottawa ON, K1R 7X6, Canada

STEP 5: Canadian Caregivers Association informs the applicant that the application was received in the CCA office.
STEP 6: Canadian Caregivers Association starts the screening procedure of the applicant, which takes approximately 2 weeks.
STEP 7: The applicant is contacted by Canadian Caregivers Association and informed on the result of the screening, along with a detailed assessment of its qualities as a recruiting Agent.
STEP 8: Approved Agents receive a unique certificate by mail and by e-mail, stating the approval of their Authorized Agent Status by Canadian Caregivers Association.

Payment

The Authorized Agent Application Fee is a one-time fee of 395 CAD*, which will be processed through Paypal. Proof of payment is a document that states the details of the Paypal payment: Name, E-mail, Amount, Date, and unique Transaction ID.

Click here to pay the Authorized Agent Application Fee, or click on the Paypal button:

(If clicking the link above does not work, copy and paste the URL in a new browser window instead: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=Y9EBBX57XDJCC)

If the applicant has difficulties paying through Paypal, the applicant contacts Canadian Caregivers Association in order to discuss other payment options.

* This fee is subject to change if the applicant contacts Canadian Caregivers Association and is able to prove its absolute inability to pay the requested fee, on which Canadian Caregivers Association will assess the financial status of the applicant and offer a discounted fee of CAD 195 if relevant.

Applications without proof of payment will not be processed.

Application Form

* Indicates required fields

Personal information

First name*:

Initials:

Last name*:

E-mail address*:

Phone number*:

Company information

Company name*:

Location (of the main office):

Street address*:

City*:

Province*:

Postal Code*:

Country*:

E-mail*:

Website:

Phone*:

Fax:

Legal form of ownership*:

Affiliation - include all professional affiliations (national, international, with Chamber of Commerce, etc.)*:

In business since*:

Number of employees:

How many full-time*?

How many part-time*?

How many employees speak English*?

What other languages do they speak*?

Number of subsidiaries*:

Subsidiary #1
Name*:
Location:
Street address*:
City*:
Province*:
Postal Code*:
Country*:
Legal form of ownership*:
In business since*:
E-mail*:
Website:
Phone*:
Fax:

Subsidiary #2
Name*:
Location:
Street address*:
City*:
Province*:
Postal Code*:
Country*:
Legal form of ownership*:
In business since*:
E-mail*:
Website:
Phone*:
Fax:

Subsidiary #3
Name*:
Location:
Street address*:
City*:
Province*:
Postal Code*:
Country*:
Legal form of ownership*:
In business since*:
E-mail*:
Website:
Phone*:
Fax:

Subsidiary #4
Name*:
Location:
Street address*:
City*:
Province*:
Postal Code*:
Country*:
Legal form of ownership*:
In business since*:
E-mail*:
Website:
Phone*:
Fax:

Subsidiary #5
Name*:
Location:
Street address*:
City*:
Province*:
Postal Code*:
Country*:
Legal form of ownership*:
In business since*:
E-mail*:
Website:
Phone*:
Fax:

Subsidiary #6
Name*:
Location:
Street address*:
City*:
Province*:
Postal Code*:
Country*:
Legal form of ownership*:
In business since*:
E-mail*:
Website:
Phone*:
Fax:

Subsidiary #7
Name*:
Location:
Street address*:
City*:
Province*:
Postal Code*:
Country*:
Legal form of ownership*:
In business since*:
E-mail*:
Website:
Phone*:
Fax:

Subsidiary #8
Name*:
Location:
Street address*:
City*:
Province*:
Postal Code*:
Country*:
Legal form of ownership*:
In business since*:
E-mail*:
Website:
Phone*:
Fax:

Subsidiary #9
Name*:
Location:
Street address*:
City*:
Province*:
Postal Code*:
Country*:
Legal form of ownership*:
In business since*:
E-mail*:
Website:
Phone*:
Fax:

Subsidiary #10
Name*:
Location:
Street address*:
City*:
Province*:
Postal Code*:
Country*:
Legal form of ownership*:
In business since*:
E-mail*:
Website:
Phone*:
Fax:

Subsidiary #11
Name*:
Location:
Street address*:
City*:
Province*:
Postal Code*:
Country*:
Legal form of ownership*:
In business since*:
E-mail*:
Website:
Phone*:
Fax:

Recruiting practices

Do you recruit*?

Yes No

Infrastructure

My company is located in a*:

How many computers do you have in the office*?

How many printers do you have in the office*?

How many fax machines do you have in the office*?

How many phone sets do you have in the office*?

Finances
(Please mention currency)

Do you have a bookkeeper*?

Yes No

Income precedent year*:

Profit precedent year*:
(use '-' for a loss)

Income you predict you will be making in the current year*:

Main source of income*:

Do you charge people you recruit*?

Yes No

Promotion

How do you promote yourself*?

How do you advertise yourself*?

Statement of intention

Write*:

Checklist

Please add the following documents to your application*:

Official registration documents
References
Copy of financial statement
Copy of advertisements about you
A list with the names, addresses, phone numbers of previous clients
Picture(s) of your office
Proof of payment