Live-in Caregiver / Home Support Worker
Build practical caregiving and personal support skills through a program offered in partnership with International Gateway Language Academy & College.
- Updated on: August 11, 2026
☰ Program Description
The Live-in Caregiver Certificate Program equips learners with the essential skills and knowledge to provide physical, psychological, and social support to vulnerable individuals. The program prepares students to work with various groups and in settings such as group homes and day service programs.
Students develop essential caregiver skills, including knowledge of Canadian culture, interpersonal communication, and organization skills. These skills help prepare graduates for caregiving roles supporting individuals in community and home care environments.
Career Opportunities
After completing the program, graduates will be able to work as:
- Live-in Caregivers
- Personal Support Workers
- Home Care Aides
- Caregiver Assistants
Important Program Information
This program is not equivalent to, or recognized as, a BC Health Care Assistant Program. Graduates of this program are not eligible to be registered with the BC Care Aid & Community Health Worker Registry.
This program is offered in partnership with International Gateway Language Academy & College.
DLI #: O279677394752
✓ Admission Requirements
Applicants to the Live-in Caregiver Certificate Program must meet the following admission requirements:
- High school diploma, General Education Development (GED), or BC Dogwood Diploma.
- Minimum age of 19 for applicants without a high school diploma or equivalent educational qualification.
- English language proficiency through prior education at Grade 10 level or higher, or by passing an English language assessment such as IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.
- Adequate English language skills are essential for successful completion of the program, as the program is taught in English.
◉ Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this program the successful student will have reliably demonstrated the ability to:
Assist clients in dealing with personal and social problems
Interview clients to obtain case histories and background information
Prepare intake reports
Assess clients’ progress
Maintain good working relationships with other social service agencies
Assist clients with daily physical activities and managing medications
Demonstrate effective communication within their professional environments
🗹 Additional Information
Delivery Method(s)
Indicate how the program is delivered
In-class instruction: 100% hours of instruction delivered in a classroom or other setting, where instructors share the same physical space as students.
Distance education: 100% hours of instruction, excluding work experience hours, if applicable, delivered remotely from a BC location.
If distance or combined delivery is indicated, the online components are:
Synchronous, meaning students attend classes virtually in ‘real time’ with instructors and classmates.
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Key Information
- Start Date: Continuous Intakes
- Program Duration: 520 hours | 26 Weeks | 6 Months
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Total Tuition Fee: Tuiton fees $950, Textbook fees $1,500, Materials fees $5,050
Total Fees: $7,500
Monthly payment plan installments available - Delivery Method(s): In-class instruction + Distance education
