Alison secured a job offer from the Smiths to care for their elderly mother in Canada. The Smiths secured a positive LMIA to allow Alison to acquire a work permit and she has been working for them for the last 2 years. Alison is applying 5 hours per day, 6 days a week in the care of the elder Mrs. Smith. Her duties include provision of personal care assisting with bathing and personal hygiene and dressing. She plans and prepares special meals which meet the dietary requirements of the aged Mrs. Smith. As part of her duties she also undertakes some housekeeping requirements doing laundry, washing and tidying up. Alison completed her secondary education in the U.K. and secured both her first aid certification and training in the care of the elderly prior to her arrival in Canada and then continued to study full time during her time in Canada to increase her understanding of caring for the elderly through a college program for the first six months after her arrival. She is fluent in English having been born and raised in the U.K. and has taken a CELPIP exam three months ago which expressed CLB levels of 8 on writing and listening and 9 on speaking and reading. She was able to find an apartment in the same building as the Smiths to allow easy access to her work but also to enjoy her own personal space when she is not working. Alison takes two weeks off per year at which time she returns to the UK to visit with her family. Can Alison qualify to apply for Permanent Residence in Canada as a caregiver?

Select one:

a.

No, as she studied full time during her work experience as a caregiver

b. No, as it is a requirement to care for children, not the elderly for this program

c. No, as it is a requirement for Alison to live in the same home as the Smiths to qualify.

d. No, as housekeeping is not a permissible duty for this program.