Labour Mobility
You are eligible to apply for registration under the Labour Mobility pathway if you are currently registered with:
- British Columbia Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry
- Alberta Health Care Aide Directory, OR
- Nova Scotia Continuing Care Assistant Registry
You must have also provided personal support care in the three years before applying for registration with HSCPOA. Applicants who have not provided care in the previous three years are not eligible for registration through the Labour Mobility pathway, but can undergo a competency assessment or alternatively, gain employment as a PSW in Ontario and apply through Path 2: Employed as a PSW in Ontario.
Documentation Requirements:
Letter of Standing – From your current provincial care aide/health care assist registry or directory; You must request the British Columbia Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry to send a Letter of Standing Form directly to HSCPOA. Labour mobility applicants from the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory and the Nova Scotia Continuing Care Assistant Registry do not need to request a Letter of Standing; HSCPOA will confirm your registration with these agencies directly;
Government-issued Photo ID – a driver’s license, passport, or other government-issued photo identification;
Headshot photo – for confirmation of identification;
Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check;
Name change documentation, if applicable;
Letter of Standing – If you are currently or were previously registered with another profession or occupation inside or outside of Canada (excludes membership in a professional association).
View Instructional Video: HSCPOA’s Path 3 – How To Apply
For more details, please refer to HSCPOA’s Application Guide for PSWs.
