Elderly Caregiver jobs in Vancouver, BC typically pay C$21–C$34 an hour (about C$3,650–C$5,900 a month full time). Live-in positions are common, with a usual schedule of day shifts or live-in rotations. Employers ask for elderly care experience and a police information check (with a vulnerable sector check for roles with children or seniors). Register with AvailJob to be matched with families hiring in Vancouver.
- Typical pay
- C$21–C$34
- per hour
- Full-time monthly
- C$3,650–C$5,900
- about 40 hours a week
- Live-in
- Common
- accommodation provided
- Schedule
- Day shifts or live-in rotations
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Open elderly caregiver positions in Vancouver
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Register as a Elderly CaregiverAbout elderly caregiver jobs in Vancouver
Elderly Caregiver jobs in Vancouver, BC are household positions: a elderly caregiver helps an older person live safely and comfortably at home with personal care, meals and companionship. Families hiring in Vancouver range from young professionals in the city centre to established households across Metro Vancouver.
Vancouver is known for technology, film and VFX, international trade, and clean energy, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as Amazon, Microsoft, Electronic Arts, Telus, Sony Imageworks, and Vancouver Coastal Health. Vancouver is the third-largest film production centre in North America and Canada's busiest port city.
Main duties
- Help with bathing, dressing and grooming
- Prompt medication and record changes
- Prepare meals and support hydration
- Assist with walking and transfers
- Provide company and accompany to appointments
Elderly Caregiver pay in Vancouver
Household incomes in Vancouver are shaped by an average local salary of around C$76,000, which is why elderly caregiver pay here sits above the Canada average. Pay rises with experience, references, live-in flexibility and extra duties such as driving or cooking.
Indicative ranges for 2026 based on local salary levels and published household pay; individual offers vary.
A day as a elderly caregiver
- 8:00Morning routine & medication
- 10:00Mobility & exercise
- 12:30Lunch & hydration
- 14:30Appointments or outing
- 18:00Evening routine & notes
Why work in Vancouver?
The local job market is growing at 4.1% annually, so demand for reliable household staff keeps rising as more dual-income families move to Vancouver.
Vancouver is often described as “Hollywood North and Pacific Tech Gateway”, and its households expect a professional standard of service.
Requirements
What families ask for
- Elderly care experience
- Moving-and-handling training
- First aid; dementia training is a plus
- Background check for work with vulnerable adults
Working in Canada
- Right to work in Canada: Foreign caregivers may come through federal caregiver immigration programs or a work permit, which can require a Labour Market Impact Assessment and a specific employer.
- Checks: employers usually ask for a police information check (with a vulnerable sector check for roles with children or seniors), identity verification and reference checks.
- Minimum pay: wages must meet the provincial or territorial minimum wage.
- Contract: A signed employment contract should cover duties, hours, wages, overtime, accommodation if any, vacation and termination notice.
Live-in or live-out?
Live-in elderly caregiver roles in Vancouver normally include a private room and meals; the value of board is sometimes deducted from pay, so compare offers on the total package. Live-out roles pay the full hourly rate, and families often add travel costs for early starts.
How to get hired
- Register
Create your profile with your elderly caregiver experience, availability and references.
- Verification
Complete Canada right-to-work and background checks.
- Interview & trial
Meet the family and work a short, paid trial day.
- Contract & start
Agree pay, hours and leave in writing before you start.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a elderly caregiver earn in Vancouver, BC?
Elderly Caregiver jobs in Vancouver, BC typically pay C$21–C$34 an hour (about C$3,650–C$5,900 a month full time). Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.
Are there live-in elderly caregiver jobs in Vancouver?
Live-in positions are common. Live-in elderly caregiver roles in Vancouver normally include a private room and meals; the value of board is sometimes deducted from pay, so compare offers on the total package.
What do I need to work as a elderly caregiver in Canada?
Employers ask for elderly care experience, moving-and-handling training and a police information check (with a vulnerable sector check for roles with children or seniors). You must also have the right to work in Canada.
What does a elderly caregiver do day to day?
A elderly caregiver helps an older person live safely and comfortably at home with personal care, meals and companionship. Typical duties include help with bathing, dressing and grooming, prompt medication and record changes, prepare meals and support hydration.
How do I apply for elderly caregiver jobs in Vancouver on AvailJob?
Register your profile with your experience, availability and references. When a family in Vancouver hires for this role, you are matched and contacted.
What hours does a elderly caregiver work?
A typical schedule is day shifts or live-in rotations. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.