24 Weeks
Live In Caregiver Program
Develop the skills and knowledge necessary to provide compassionate care to individuals in a live-in setting.
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Provide Compassionate Care in a Home Setting
The Live-in Caregiver program at Western Community College prepares students to offer dedicated care to individuals requiring assistance in their daily lives. The curriculum includes training in personal care, health and safety protocols, and effective communication. Graduates are equipped to provide compassionate support, ensuring the well-being and comfort of those they care for.
- Training in personal care and daily living assistance.
- Understanding of health and safety protocols.
- Emphasis on communication and interpersonal skills.
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Career Opportunities
High Employment Rate for Graduates
$24*
Graduate Employment HOURLY Rate
*Based on Canada Job Bank
After completion of this program, the graduates will be able to work in various job roles, including:
- Live-in Caregiver: Assist clients with daily activities in their homes.
- Personal Support Worker: Provide care in residential settings.
- Home Health Aide: Support individuals with health-related needs at home.
Why Study at Western Community College
Western Community College offers students an inclusive and vibrant learning environment, with dedicated support services to ensure your academic success and personal well-being.
- Installment-based, low tuition fee.
- Choose weekday, weekend, or evening classes to fit your schedule.
- Part-time or full-time class schedule.
- Free CLB preparation classes (*Conditions Apply).
Begin Your Path in providing HOME SUPPORT
Admission Requirements
To enroll in the Live-In Caregiver Certificate, applicants must meet the following requirements:
Grade 12 or Mature Student Status (19 years of age or more).
Language Proficiency Requirements: To demonstrate language proficiency, applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria:
Option 1: Secondary Education Evidence that three years of full-time secondary education (Grades 8-12) have been successfully completed in English in a country where English is one of the principal languages. This includes successful completion of a BC Adult Graduation program. The student needs to have a minimum of English 10 or higher with a minimum Grade C or higher.
Option 2: Post-Secondary Education Evidence that two years of full-time post-secondary education have been completed in the program’s language of instruction at an accredited institution in a country where the language of instruction is one of the principal languages. Language development (ELL) courses cannot be included.
Option 3: Standardized Language Test Achievement of minimum scores on a recognized standardized language test. Test results should be valid at the time of enrollment.
| Name of English language assessment/test | Minimum score(s)/level(s)* |
|---|---|
| International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic | Minimum overall score of 5.5 (no less than 5.0 in any module) |
| Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) IBT | Minimum overall score of 46 |
| Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) | Minimum overall score of 40 |
| Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) | Listening 6, Speaking 6, Reading 5, and Writing 5. |
| Duolingo English Test (DET) | Minimum overall score of 95 |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic | Minimum overall score of 43 |
| Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First exam (FCE) Institutions may include other Cambridge Qualifications at a higher level (i.e., C2 Proficiency (CPE)). | Minimum overall score of 160 or “C” |
| Cambridge Linguaskill | Minimum overall B2 level |
| LANGUAGECERT Academic | Minimum overall B2 level |
| The Michigan English Test (MET) | Minimum overall B2 level |
| iTEP Academic | Minimum overall score of 3.5 |
| EIKEN | Minimum placement of Grade Pre-1 |
(Validity period of these test results is two years.)
The following countries are recognized for education completed in English:
| American Samoa | Dominica | Lesotho | St. Kitts & Nevis |
| Anguilla | Falkland Islands | Liberia | St. Lucia |
| – | Fiji | Malta | St. Vincent & the Grenadines |
| Australia | Gambia | Mauritius | Tanzania |
| Bahamas | Ghana | Montserrat | Trinidad & Tobago |
| Barbados | Gibraltar | New Zealand | Turks & Caicos Islands |
| Belize | Grenada | Nigeria | Uganda |
| Bermuda | Guam | Seychelles | United Kingdom |
| Botswana | Guyana | Sierra Leone | US Virgin Islands |
| British Virgin Islands | Ireland | Singapore | USA |
| Canada | Jamaica | South Africa | Zambia |
| Cayman Islands | Kenya | St. Helena | Zimbabwe |
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Total program
hours
99%
STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT RATE
$24*
Graduate Employment HOURLY Rate
97%
Graduate Employment Rate
| Course Number | Course Name | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CG 101 | Child Growth and Development | 80 |
| CG 102 | Guiding children’s behaviour | 80 |
| CG 103 | Essential Practitioner’s Skills for Nannies and Live in Caregivers | 60 |
| CG 104 | Interpersonal Communication | 60 |
| CG 105 | Introduction to Canadian Culture | 60 |
| CG 106 | Career Planning and Management | 60 |
| CG 107 | Health, Nutrition and Safety (WHMIS/Food Safe/ First Aid) | 80 |
| Total | 480 |
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We collaborate with leading Legal profession courses to ensure our curriculum is relevant and up-to-date, providing our students with valuable insights and connections.
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Tuition & Financing
We offer competitive tuition rates and flexible financing options to make your education at Western Community College both accessible and affordable.
This program has been approved by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training.
BC Student Loan
In-house Financing
Student Line of Credit
Scholarships
Our dedicated Financial Aid Officers will help you every step of the way.
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