--000000000000a9a76c060e0d6ca5 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Will do. Thanks. [image: TheKey] Elizabeth Manjarrez Recruiter The Key 1861 Marine Dr. Vancouver, BC V7V 1J7 *T* 778 279 3634 *F* 778 279 3635 *E* emanjarrez@thekey.com On Wed, Jan 3, 2024 at 6:51=E2=80=AFAM Timothy Thomas wrote= : > Hi Elizabeth, > > I have a call scheduled with our legal team to investigate these options. > > In the interim, could you or Anna reach out to one of the agencies > offering these employment letters, pretending to be a registered caregive= r > coming out of school, to better understand how the offer is structured? I= 'd > like to know exactly what is being guaranteed to them in terms of permane= nt > work. > > Thanks! > Tim > > On Thu, Dec 21, 2023 at 1:41=E2=80=AFPM Elizabeth Manjarrez > wrote: > >> Dear Tim, >> >> I wanted to follow up on our recent conversation regarding the >> acquisition of registered caregivers, particularly in light of the cruci= al >> requirement set by our significant client, Vancouver Coastal Health. >> >> As discussed, the demand for caregivers with a valid registration number >> is pressing, and this requirement has become pivotal for our continued >> collaboration with Vancouver Coastal Health, as well as our potential >> expansion within the government sector. Historically, we have successful= ly >> engaged with schools providing caregiver programs to secure these >> professionals even before graduation. However, the challenge arises >> post-graduation, with a substantial portion of our caregivers seeking >> opportunities elsewhere, as soon as they get their registration number >> because they get better pay and benefits. >> >> To maintain our position with Vancouver Coastal Health and further >> explore opportunities within the government, we need to strategize on bo= th >> recruitment and retention of registered caregivers. One notable obstacle= we >> currently face is the schools' request for a hiring letter that supports >> their students' applications for permanent residency. >> >> I've observed that some competing agencies are already providing such >> letters, giving them preferential treatment from schools, and subsequent= ly, >> we are losing potential hiring opportunities. While I lack expertise in >> immigration matters, I strongly believe seeking legal advice on our abil= ity >> to provide the required hiring letter is essential to overcome this >> obstacle. >> >> Additionally, I propose exploring the possibility of enhancing our >> caregiver compensation package, specifically for those with a registrati= on >> number. Offering a competitive hourly rate ranging from $28 to $30 and >> benefits, contingent on margin considerations, could significantly impro= ve >> our appeal to registered caregivers and increase our chances of securing >> and retaining top talent in this category. >> >> I appreciate your attention to these matters, and I am confident that >> add